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: 1905-09-12 - 1905-09-15
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'The Spanish Bull Fight' and 'The Great Fire in London.' Change of programme every Saturday. Front Seats $1 and Back Seats 50 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-26
Summary:

The Royal Biograph conducted by Mr F. Neuman who has a fine collection of pictures. The pictures shown included scenes in the Russo-Japanese war, land and seascapes, street scenes from Shanghai and India, and many other humorous and interesting character. The biograph was set in the tent which…

4
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: 1908-08-31
Summary:

This popular and high-class place of amusement is still 'making good,' and has some excellent talent which, combined with a capital selection of animated pictures, never fails to gain the support of the local community. One may visit the above theatre knowing that it will be nice and…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-07
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) The best cinematograph show in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-07 - 1908-09-11
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) New pictures! 'The Great Success of London.' Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

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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,…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12 - 1908-09-16
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) Tonight! 'Hamlet' and many other new pictures never before seen in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-17
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema Theatre still continues to be a popular place of entertainment. The stars at present are Miss Tina Latour and Miss Geralda, both of whom are first-class artists. The pictures shown are also up-to-date.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-17 - 1908-09-22
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) 'Hamlet' and many other new pictures never before seen in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-22
Summary:

The management of the theatre has been successful in securing the service of the song and dance artist very popular in the East, Miss Tina Latour. Under the supervision of M. Duafresne, the company has been giving a series of cinematograph and magical entertainments in large Chinese theatre at…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-23 - 1908-10-06
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) First appearance of Prof. Ryder, in his grand magical entertainment. Miss Tena Latour in entirely new songs. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-26
Summary:

An exceptionally good programme has been arranged for this evening at the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre. Miss Tina Latour will appear in entirely new songs while Professor Ryder will mystify with quite a fresh programme of magic. A unique set of pictures will also be shown.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-08 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) Miss Tena Latour in entirely new songs. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr. F. Gonzales. New songs nightly.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-27 - 1908-11-03
Summary:

Tonight! Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr F. Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.