A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-18 - 1909-10-14
Summary:

On lease: 2, Zetland Street (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or godown; immediate possession

2
Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-11-19 - 1909-12-06
Summary:

To let: No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

3
Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07 - 1909-12-31
Summary:

To let: No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

4
Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-06-27
Summary:

No. 18, Shelley Street and No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

5
Headline: Houses To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-28 - 1910-08-19
Summary:

No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

6
Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-20 - 1910-11-30
Summary:

No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

7
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-12
Summary:

photoplays and pictures sensational and comical; Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Price details included

8
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-16
Summary:

Photoplays and pictures sensational and comical for 4 days only; Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Price details included

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-19
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'East Lynne', a pathetic drama from Mrs. H. Wood's novel

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'Sign of the Cross' (2,000 ft) played by late Mr. Wilson Barrett and 'The Kelly Gang' (in 2 parts, 4,000 ft)

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-13 - 1916-07-14
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: 'The Russian Army in Poland', 'The Incompatibility of Temper', 'The Secret of Convict 555', 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Gaumont Garphic No.29; Change of programme Friday night

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-15 - 1916-07-15
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic); Band in attendance

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-17 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Drawing Room Pirate', 'The Hardup's Holiday' (Comic), 'The Receiving Cashier', 'Honkong', 'Gaumont Graphic' and 'Electric Snuff' (Comic)

15
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

6th, 7th and 8th September, 9.15 performance, 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial extraordinary, 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Animated Weekly' No. 142, 'The Little Band of Gold' in 2 parts, Keystone. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class,…

16
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

September 6th, 7th and 8th, 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performance, the Universal presents Ben Wilson with Neva Gerber in 'The Mystery Ship,' the serial stupendous in 18 episodes, 36 parts. Never shown before in Hongkong. Full orchestra in attendance. Illustration included.

17
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

9th and 10th September, tonight 9.15 performance, screening 'A Soul Enslaved' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

18
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-12
Summary:

11th and 12th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'Little Brother of the Rich' in 7 parts, and comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-13 - 1918-09-16
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th September, 9.15 performance, showing 'The Mystery Ship,' the Universal serial extraordinary and interesting comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

20
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17 - 1918-09-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th September, showing 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts, never shown in Hongkong, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.