A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-07 - 1908-02-13
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! First appearance in Hongkong of Prof. Carl Rozello, the entertaining English magician and society entertainer. Performances by Melle Yvonne D'Arthis, Miss Nellie Loftus, Little Miss Irene. New films, humoristic and sentimental. Machado's String Band. Time 9 to 11.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22
Summary:

The new Alexandra Cinematograph was opened in the premises, No. 2 Zetland Street last evening. The entertainment is strictly confined to exhibitions of the latest films, and those shown last evening included some excellent pictures.

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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: 1909-04-12 - 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: 1909-05-22 - 1909-05-24
Summary:

Matinee with artistes for children; Two shows from Miss Thorne. Entire change of Films, excellent pictures; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The Coleman Sisters, two pleasing song and dance artistes, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph and received good receptions. The pictures shown are varied in character, tragic, pathetic, screamingly funny, etc. But they are all alike in one respect, and that is as to their clearness.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-25 - 1909-05-26
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne. Miss Ruby Ray. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-27 - 1909-05-28
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne. Miss Ruby Ray. On Saturday, the 29th instant, Prof. P. Gonzales will appear and give violin solos. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-29 - 1909-05-31
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Miss Coke). Miss Ruby Ray. On Saturday, the 29th inst., Prof. P. Gonzales will appear and give violin solos. Picture songs. Handsome new films. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-10
Summary:

Alexandra Cinema-Theatre was providing a select programme this week. The two lady artistes engaged are Dori-Ta and Bessie Young. All the films shown were new and the pictures were thrown on the screen without a 'flicker.' The splendid system of ventilation guarantees the patrons a cool…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-30 - 1910-03-19
Summary:

The only first-class show in the colony. Excellent films, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme. Complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Daily at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. (half price). Wyndham (Flower) Street (Opposite G. P. O.).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05 - 1910-01-14
Summary:

Wyndham (Flower) Street, opposite G.P.O. The only first-class show in the Colony. Excellent films; best artists; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programmes; complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily at 6.30 and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. at half-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-15 - 1910-01-28
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the celebrated American serio balladist, Miss Ada King, Miss Doris McAuley, and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…