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.
Miss Rosa Barnes gave a song with piano accompaniment, a whistling solo, a recitation and comic songs last evening at the Alexandra Cinematograph.
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…
The Rosa Barnes opening at the Alexandra on Wednesday evening furnished an interesting illustration of the profitable field offered by Hongkong for the exploitation of clean and dignified high-class entertainment. There are detailed descriptions of the programme.
Hongkong is to have yet another cinematograph show, an arrangement has been made by Mr. Caslly [sic], an American gentleman, to open up such an establishment in Wyndham Street. It will be the endeavour of the proprietor to produce first-class performances, and patrons will be able to rely on an…
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…
The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…
The Star Cinematograph gave its initial performance last night with a combination of vaudeville. The films which were presented to the audience cannot be said to have been particularly distinct and have room to improve. Other performances by Baby Daughtry, Misses Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley and…
The latest opened Star Cinematograph Company exhibited some audience-appreciated pictures on Saturday.
Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…
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.
Tonight the Alexandra Cinematograph is showing films of the Olympic Sports in London last year, which should appeal to the sporting fraternity in the colony.
A matinee for children will be given today at Alexandra Cinematograph at 4 p.m. when the Passion Play will again be presented on the screen. A film illustrating the Olympic Games, held in London last year, will also be exhibited.
Owing to Good Friday, the Alexandra Cinematograph presented the films of the 'Passion Play' to a crowded house. There were no artistes at present at the show. The Chinese branch of the Y.M.C.A. rented the hall in Zetland Street to show the film on Sunday afternoon.
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…
Large audiences attend the Star Cinematograph every evening where up-to-date films are being thrown on the screen. The 'Rainbow Dance' should not be missed.
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.
On Thursday evening there will be installed a continuous performance of moving pictures at the Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street. This little theatre should become very popular on account of its location and the convenience afforded patrons to drop in at any hour. The management promises to…
The American plan of giving continuous performances has been adopted by the Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street. This evening at 6 p.m. the films will commence and it will be possible at any convenient hour after that for patrons to attend and still see the entire show. The best of the subjects…
The Star Cinematograph on Flower Street is attracting large crowds every evening to see Moving Pictures that have recently arrived from the United States. All these pictures are new and never been seen before in Hongkong, including 'Rescued from an Eagle's Nest,' 'Cupid'…