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: 1909-01-21
Summary:

The proprietor of the Alexandra Cinematograph, Zetland Street, intends giving a benefit evening on next Wednesday in aid of the University Fund. The entertainment will be of a high-class character and the films to be shown have been specially selected. The programme will include a novelty in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is fast becoming a popular resort for high-class interest and the management is making arrangement for the engagement of two capable artistes and the pictures are all of a good nature.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-26
Summary:

New films are attracting large audiences to the Alexandra Cinematograph. On Saturday a matinee for Chinese is announced, commencing at 5:30 p.m., and a Chinese calendar will be presented to each ticket-holder. On Monday, 1st March, a matinee is advertised for children at 5 p.m., when the famous…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-27
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is giving an excellent matinee on Monday, commencing at 5 p.m., when the splendid film showing the Passion Play will be thrown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-03
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, the 'Queen Artiste of the Orient,' is expected to be seen at Alexandra Cinematograph in a day or two. Alexandra Cinematograph has no doubt her appearance will add further to the popularity of an already popular place of amusement.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-09
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, makes her first appearance in Hongkong at Alexandra Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-12
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, under its new management, is giving evidence of a spirit of enterprise that is calculated to quickly raise this attractive place of amusement to first place in the affections of the Hongkong public. The Rosa Barnes opening 'Evening at Home' at this theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-18
Summary:

Large audiences continue to patronise the Alexandra Cinematograph nightly. Professor Vincent is distinctly good in his drawing room entertainment of magical problems. The pictures thrown on the screen are all very amusing and evoke hearty appreciation while Miss Rosa Barnes is also good in her…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The film showing the Olympic Games of 1908, which were attended by His Majesty the King, is to be shown at the Alexandra Cinematograph, this evening. All the pictures are exceedingly clear and altogether the film is one of the best ever Hongkong.

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Headline: The Alexandra
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-19
Summary:

Since the opening of the Alexandra Cinematograph it has come rapidly into favour with the Hongkong public for the excellence of the pictures shown and the all-round high-class programme. The pictures are constantly being changed and every Saturday evening a string band is in attendance. Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-23
Summary:

A special treat will be provided for children of Hongkong at the Alexandra Cinematograph tomorrow afternoon. Miss Rosa Barnes, the popular artist, still continues to draw large audiences.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-06
Summary:

Large audiences attend the Alexandra Cinematograph every evening where the pictures are exceedingly good and are frequently changed. Performance by Miss Ray and Miss Rosa Barnes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes bids farewell to the numerous patrons of the Alexandra Cinematograph tonight when a special programme is to be gone through. Miss Ruby Ray continues to delight the audiences with her singing and dancing while the pictures are all of the best procurable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-17
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph started a new programme on Saturday evening with a packed house, attracted no doubt by the name of Miss Helen Thorne, who now makes her initial bow as a ballad singer here.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

From our advertisement columns it will be seen that Professor Gonzales will appear at the above Hall on Saturday, the 29th instant. Prof Gonzales is well-known to the Hongkong public and his violin solos, from an extensive repertoire, should prove most attractive items in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-31
Summary:

There was a capital programme on Saturday night at the Alexandra Cinematograph and the various artistes played to a crowded house. Professor Gonzale's fine handling of the violin was a great success and deserved the hearty encores demanded.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-04
Summary:

The numerous patrons of the Alexandra Cinematograph will be pleased to learn that Melle Felicie, of Paris, will make her debut this evening and will appear nightly in three different dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-10
Summary:

The management of that popular and up-to-date house of entertainment, the Alexandra Cinematograph, has entered into engagements with La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amity Rits, two artistes whose fame is world-wide.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A crowded audience was present on Thursday evening when the Alexandra Cinematograph opened for a short season. La Bella Chiquita gave a number of songs and dances while Miss Amity also created a favourable impression in a 'Danse Fantaisie.'