A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: No.2, Zetland Street - Corner of Hoosain-Ali's - Near Clock Tower
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-15
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town. Coming performance by Miss Helene Thorne and Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co.; Price details included

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-14
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Saturday, 15th May: First appearance of Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical…

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-18
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Every Saturday at 4 p.m.…

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: No.2, Zetland Street - Corner of Hoosain-Ali's - Near Clock Tower
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-19 - 1909-05-20
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' picture songs. Saturday at 5 p.m., special matinee for…

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: No.2, Zetland Street - Corner of Hoosain-Ali's - Near Clock Tower
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: No.2, Zetland Street - Corner of Hoosain-Ali's - Near Clock Tower
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-25 - 1909-05-27
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
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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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
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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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph: No.2, Zetland Street - Corner of Hoosain-Ali's - Near Clock Tower
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-28 - 1909-06-01
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Prof Gonzales will play violin solos on Saturday. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling detective drama by the Milano Film Co., 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, the popular star Antonio Moreno in his first Pathe feature, 'The Angel Factory,' with a wonderful cast including Helene Chadwick, Susanne Willa and Margaret Greene.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18 - 1919-02-20
Summary:

February 19, 20 and 21, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice of the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-19 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st February, showing the final episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Thursday 20th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Rose of the Rancho' in 5 parts. Saturday, 22nd, see Helen Holmes in 'The Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Headline: At the Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-02
Summary:

March 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'