A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-11
Summary:

Messrs. Palmer and Turner sent in an application for permission to sink a well on Marine Lot No. 185 adjoining the new Tai Ping Theatre, for the purpose of filling the tanks with water to be used in a case of fire. Dr. Pearse mentioned that the purpose of a well is for drinking water.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-21
Summary:

Miss Violet, with her little daughter Thelma, both popular artists at the Alexandra Cinema Theatre, will conclude their present engagement on Saturday evening, prior to their departure for Shanghai, at which place both artists have secured first-class engagements.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-24
Summary:

At the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre on Saturday evening a very large and enthusiastic audience gathered to witness the farewell performances of Miss Violet Russel and Little Thelma, who have had just concluded a two months' successful engagement with the management of the above theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-27 - 1908-10-30
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Violet Rusell and Little Thelma

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30 - 1908-11-02
Summary:

Benefit performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-31 - 1908-11-09
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from the Miss M'Donald, Mlle. Cecilia, Mr. Verard, Miss Violet Rusell and Little Thelma; Programme change every second day

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03 - 1908-11-10
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07
Summary:

Hongkong is to have two new theatres. Perhaps three! Two are cinematograph theatres. The foundations of the first are now being laid opposite the Central Market, on the plot of land between Des Voeux Road and the Praya where now stands the Hongkong Cinematograph. This land has been acquired by…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-15
Summary:

In a month or so a new cinematograph hall will be opened by Messers Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the Victoria and Hongkong Cinemagraphs beside others in the Far East, on the site now occupied by the Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road. Messrs Palmer and Turner are the architects.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Headline: The New Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-24
Summary:

An application was received from Messrs. Palmer and Turner for permission to erect two water closets and six urinals at the New Victoria Theatre, Des Voeux Road Central.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, built by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Empire Cinematograph, opens tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The theatre, which has taken nine months to complete, is the finest of its kind in Hong Kong. It was built by Messrs. Palmer and Turner. The accommodation is greater…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-01 - 1911-07-06
Summary:

First favourite with all playgoers, 9.15 p.m. every evening, brilliant moving pictures; performance by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Miss May Maxwell; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-04
Summary:

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre Saturday night, Miss Violet Bonnetta performed well. The pictures throw on the screen are just the thing to put one in good humour, particularly the one entitled 'Max Linder Married.' A good programme has been arranged for the ensuing week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-07 - 1911-07-15
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, the grand English coronation film will arrive shortly.