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: 1909-01-21
Summary:

Particulars of the Alexandra Cinematograph at No. 2, Zetland Street, will be found in our advertisement columns. The show re-opens under entirely new management and a good selection of Pathe films is announced. The films include drama, comedy, burlesque, geography, history, war, journeys, etc.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-21 - 1909-01-21
Summary:

Splendid Programme: 1. A Difficult Father-in-law; 2. The Doings of Mr. Easyfed; 3. The Wonderful Barometer; 4. Troubled Soul; 5. The Ambulance Dogs; 6. Uncle's Fortune; 7. Brothers in Arms; 8. Love at First Night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-25 - 1909-02-20
Summary:

Tonight & Every Night, Family Programme. No artistes but only the lastest Pathe films are shown as in London and Paris. These films have never been seen in the East; programmes to be had at the door; hours from 9 to 11 p.m; entire change of programme every Monday and Thursday from Jan 27 to…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-03-09
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes will have an 'Evening at Home' at the Alexandra Cinematograph on March 10th. It is her first appearance in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-03-11
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph last night not only showed excellent comic and instructive films, but also secured the service of Miss Rosa Barnes. Audiences enjoyed her show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Moving theatre in Kowloon next to post-office, schedule of performances and price of admission included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Daily performances at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Matinees on Sundays at 6 p.m. Change of programme every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission: At 5.30 p.m., Dress Circle 60 cents, Stalls 40 cents (Children, Sailors and Soldiers half price); At 7.15 p.m., Dress Circle 50 cents (Children, Sailors…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-06
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, the super-production 'The Wonder Man,' starring Georges Carpentier will be shown. Jun 3 & 5 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd episodes. 6th Jane at 7.15, 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-07 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Game of Wits.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. June 8 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

13th-15th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in the sentimental Paramount production, 'String Beans.' The Three Darlingtons in a complete change of programme. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Wonder Man.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' At 9.15 p.m., La Belle Cora in her novelty acts. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30. At 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. A Paramount picture, Friday 23, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June, the serial film 'The Great Radium Mystery…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man.' Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th & Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service.' At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' epis. 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 1 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. on the debut of the Parisian…