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: 1909-06-19
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street, which will re-open tonight under new management, has secured the celebrated Engle Troupe of artists numbering five in all. The pictures for the coming shows are specially selected and the management was assured of crowded houses to witness those star…

82
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-26 - 1909-06-26
Summary:

Bring the children to the matinee at the 'Star' Cinematograph, today and Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Prices 20 cents, 30 cents and 50 cents.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-26 - 1909-06-26
Summary:

Star' Cinematograph, matinee today and Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Prices 20 cents, 30 cents and 50 cents.

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-26 - 1909-06-29
Summary:

Every evening 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; New Pictures; Matinees every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at half prices

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12 - 1909-07-15
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita. Grand opening night on 15th July

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12
Summary:

The popular place of entertainment, Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street is to be re-opened (for a fortnight) on Thursday next, when some decidedly novel features had been introduced. Performances by Miss La Bella Chiquita and Miss Emily Rita. New films will be shown, and there is no doubt…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-15
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph re-opens tonight for a short season, and judging from the programme we predict a bumper house for the opening night. La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amily Rita are well worth seeing.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-16 - 1909-07-16
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph re-opened last evening to a crowded house. The star turns were La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amily Rita. The pictures shown were varied and entertaining and the whole performance went with a good swing.

90
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-17 - 1909-07-26
Summary:

Great success of La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-19
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is drawing big houses just now.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-21
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Alexandra Cinematograph this evening and amongst other items, La Bella Chiquita will introduce the well-known Egyptian dance.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-31 - 1909-07-31
Summary:

Grand programme of new & handsome pictures

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-21
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph Theatre opened again on Monday under the original management. It is to be a bright and 'clean' entertainment, and some good films have been secured.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-24
Summary:

Owing to the late arrival by steamer by which the new artistes journeyed, and the fact that one of them had sustained an injury at their last performance, the Alexandra Cinematograph did not open last night as advertised. The show, which promises to be a good one, opens tonight instead.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-25
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph was re-opened last night when there was a good attendance. The feature of the entertainment is Miss Dory-Ta, whilst a good selection of animated pictures completed the programme.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-28
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, under the original management, provided a bright and pleasing entertainment in the Cinema Theatre, Zetland Street. Good artists have been engaged, including Miss Bessie Young and Miss Dory-ta, and the films were clear and interesting.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-04
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is open nightly. The pictures are excellent, and the two artists add to the attractiveness of the programme. In spite of the hot weather, the hall is made comfortable with the aid of ceiling fans.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…