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: 1909-07-15
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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

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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.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

66
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Intending visitors to the Alexandra Cinematograph would do well to book their seats early, as the present bill-of-fare is drawing crowded houses. Last night money had to be turned away. The pictures are good and the dances of La Chiquita and Miss Amity very fascinating.

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-19
Summary:

The programme at the Alexandra Cinematograph will be again changed this evening, a performance by Miss La Bella Chiquita. The pictures are all very good.

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

The Alexandra Cinematograph is drawing big houses just now.

69
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

73
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.

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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.

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-15
Summary:

Cinematograph Displays: The Attorney General moved the first reading of a bill to amend the Theatres and Public Performances Regulation Ordinance, 1908. This bill is directed to placing cinematograph displays under the censorship of the Registrar General. The precaution is now deemed desirable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-22
Summary:

The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Bill to amend the Theatres and Public Performances Regulation Ordinance, 1908. The Attorney General said it has been thought desirable to place cinematograph exhibitions under the censorship of the Registrar General. There were reasons which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-23
Summary:

Military charities must have reaped a nice little sum on Saturday as a result of the concert in their aid at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks.

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-21
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the management of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, is producing one of their well-known variety entertainments. Performances by Mr. and Mrs. Worcester, Mrs. Walker and Mr. Donne.

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

Booking for the grand variety entertainment to be held at the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, on Saturday, is now proceeding at Moutrie and Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-16
Summary:

A variety entertainment programme takes place at the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin Barracks, on Saturday evening.