A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-26
Summary:

Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, offered the audiences high quality films. To begin with, the firm reproduced on the screen are the production of the noted firm of Pathe Freres of Paris. If we have a fault to find with the show at all it is that there was too little of the educational…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-21
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is giving two exhibitions on Empire Day, more than one hundred people having had to be turned away last Saturday. Miss Ruby Ray and Miss Thorne will render new songs. All the Cinematographic films exhibited are new to Hongkong.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

The Shell Game' in 5 parts and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

The Red Glove,' episodes 17 and 18. Also comedies.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

At 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 2 and 3, and comedies.

9
Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 and comedies. Music at both performances.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' and Comedies. July 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 tonight at 7.15 and 9.15. The 3 p.m. show is specially…

13
Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-26 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Tonight, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' and comedies

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-26 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' Also comedies.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

Jack Dempsey (the world's champion heavy weight boxer) in a Pathe serial, 'Daredevil Jack,' the principal attraction tonight at the Woping Theatre, which starts its career today as an up-to-date picture house under the management of H. W. Ray. The theatre is the largest in town--…

17
Headline: The Woping
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'