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: 1909-03-04 - 1909-03-08
Summary:

Tonight and every evening 9 to 11 p.m.; Miss Rosa Barnes is coming to town. Continual change of Films; Saturday has grand matinee for children; Sunday has performance for Chinese; Price details and schdecule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-04
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes has been engaged by the Alexandra Cinematograph to sing songs appropriate to the pictures thrown on the screen. This is a departure we have not yet had in Hongkong, though it is a feature of cinematograph shows in other parts of the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-09 - 1909-03-11
Summary:

First appearance of Miss Rosa Barnes. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-11
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes gave a song with piano accompaniment, a whistling solo, a recitation and comic songs last evening at the Alexandra Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-12
Summary:

Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13
Summary:

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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-19 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Extra performances daily, entrance free to children on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-24
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-25 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performances daily, matinee for children with half price on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Olympic Games'. Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-07 - 1909-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-12 - 1909-04-19
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performer: Miss Rosa Barnes; Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; Saturday matinee for children; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-20 - 1909-04-23
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performer: Miss Rosa Barnes; Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; String band attend every Saturday and Sunday night; Saturday matinee for children; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-24 - 1909-04-27
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performer: Miss Rosa Barnes; Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; String band attend every Saturday and Sunday night; Saturday matinee for children; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-28 - 1909-05-01
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performer: Miss Rosa Barnes; Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; String band attend every Saturday and Sunday night; Saturday matinee for children; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-03 - 1909-05-06
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes and Miss Ruby Ray. Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-10
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Miss Ruby Ray. The best Pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

On Saturday, Miss Rosa Barnes signalised her departure by giving a sand dance and coon song in company with her popular partner Jack Squire, who seems to be as quick with his feet as his Australian namesake is with his hands. Miss Ruby Ray also performed. The films are constantly changed and are…