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: 1909-01-26
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-26 - 1909-01-26
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. No artistes but the latest films from London and Paris. Family programme. 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-27 - 1909-01-27
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. Entire change of programme every Monday and Thursday. Family programme. 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-28 - 1909-02-04
Summary:

Tonight & every night, Family Programme. No artist but only the latest Pathe Films are shown as in London and Paris. Entire change of programme every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been seen in the East and comprise drama, comedy, burlesque, geography, history, war, journeys on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-28 - 1908-02-25
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. Entire change of programme every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been shown in Hong Kong by any other cinematograph. 9 to 11 p.m. Price details included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05 - 1909-02-25
Summary:

Tonight and every evening: Select Programme, entire change of films every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been seen in ANY Cinematograph in Hongkong; Price details and schedule included

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-09
Summary:

Good houses are attending nightly at the Alexandra Cinematograph, 2 Zetland Street, and this is not to be wondered at considering the excellent programme of pictures, which are all new and are subject to change twice a week. Naval life in China is one of the features of the programme commencing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-11
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph at No.2 Zetland street, is showing a fine variety of films, which are both long and beautifully coloured, and have not been seen in any other cinematograph in the Colony. Tonight's programme, includes a sketch, 'Samson and Delilah,' 'A trip on the…

71
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-20
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is showing some good films this week.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-23
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph invited a number of teachers to attend and view an exhibition of pictures of the 'Passion Play.' The films were beautifully coloured and much admired. The pictures will, later, be shown at a matinee for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-26 - 1909-03-03
Summary:

Tonight and every evening, 9 to 11 p.m., continued change of Films; Saturday has performance for Chinese; Monday has grand matinee for children; Price details and schdecule included

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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: 1909-02-26 - 1909-03-02
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Continual change of films. Saturday, 27th, performance for Chinese. Monday, 1st March, grand matinee for children, special programme. Price and schedule details included.

77
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-02
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph had an excellent audience yesterday afternoon when the Passion Pictures were shown. The pictures will be repeated again on Saturday.

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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: 1909-03-03 - 1909-03-06
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes, the queen artiste of the orient, is coming. Saturday, 6th March, grand matinee for children, special programme. Sunday, 7th March, performance for Chinese. Price and schedule details included.