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: 1909-07-12 - 1909-07-15
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita. Grand opening night on 15th July

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12
Summary:

The popular place of entertainment, Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street is to be re-opened (for a fortnight) on Thursday next, when some decidedly novel features had been introduced. Performances by Miss La Bella Chiquita and Miss Emily Rita. New films will be shown, and there is no doubt…

123
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.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-16 - 1909-07-16
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

125
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.'

126
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.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-17 - 1909-07-26
Summary:

Great success of La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

128
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.

129
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-17 - 1909-07-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great success of La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amity Rita. These stars appear every night. Watch expresses and change of programme.

130
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.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-19
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is drawing big houses just now.

132
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.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-31 - 1909-07-31
Summary:

Grand programme of new & handsome pictures

134
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.

135
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.

136
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.

137
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.

138
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.

139
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-12
Summary:

At a meeting held in the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday. Mr Lau Chu Pak, who presided, spoke on the necessary for a hall being provided for the Chinese, which might be used as a lecture room, a school for teaching classical Chinese, or a place where distinguished visitors could be entertained.

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-13
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer was astonished that men of the educational attainments of Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Tam Tze Kong, Mr. Leung Pui Chi, and others should have been so weak-minded as to kneel down and kowtow thrice, three times in succession, before the effigy of Confucius (a…