A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-22 - 1907-07-24
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will open for the season in Weismann's Large Hall (entrance: Wyndham Street) tonight at 9 p.m. Performances every night, including Sundays. Films including 'The Bell Ringer's Daughter.' Prices $1, and 50 cents; with electric fans.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-27
Summary:

Tomorrow night Mr Dietrich will give a special performance in Weismann's Hall of his moving pictures. A number of new films will be used including 'A Case of Arson,' 'Crime on a Railway' and 'The Aeronaut's First Appearance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe, which has been exhibiting at Café Weismann with great acceptance for some time back, is branching out. Following the success of its open air exhibition at the Cricket Fete it is to exhibit in the City Hall next Saturday evening. The chief feature of the exhibition will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22
Summary:

The new Alexandra Cinematograph was opened in the premises, No. 2 Zetland Street last evening. The entertainment is strictly confined to exhibitions of the latest films, and those shown last evening included some excellent pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-28 - 1908-02-25
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. Entire change of programme every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been shown in Hong Kong by any other cinematograph. 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05 - 1909-02-25
Summary:

Tonight and every evening: Select Programme, entire change of films every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been seen in ANY Cinematograph in Hongkong; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-20
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is showing some good films this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-23
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph invited a number of teachers to attend and view an exhibition of pictures of the 'Passion Play.' The films were beautifully coloured and much admired. The pictures will, later, be shown at a matinee for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-26 - 1909-03-03
Summary:

Tonight and every evening, 9 to 11 p.m., continued change of Films; Saturday has performance for Chinese; Monday has grand matinee for children; Price details and schdecule included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-26 - 1909-03-02
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Continual change of films. Saturday, 27th, performance for Chinese. Monday, 1st March, grand matinee for children, special programme. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-02
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph had an excellent audience yesterday afternoon when the Passion Pictures were shown. The pictures will be repeated again on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-04 - 1909-03-08
Summary:

Tonight and every evening 9 to 11 p.m.; Miss Rosa Barnes is coming to town. Continual change of Films; Saturday has grand matinee for children; Sunday has performance for Chinese; Price details and schdecule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-09 - 1909-03-11
Summary:

First appearance of Miss Rosa Barnes. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-12
Summary:

Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-24
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes, the celebrated society entertainer. Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist. Continual change of films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-18 - 1909-03-20
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes, the celebrated society entertainer. Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performances daily 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price details…