A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Alexandra Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-31 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes, the celebrated society entertainer. Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist. Continual change of films. Next week! 'English Olympic Games, 1908,' as…

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Headline: The China Mail News 1909-04-01
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The film showing the Olympic Games of 1908, which were attended by His Majesty the King, is to be shown at the Alexandra Cinematograph, this evening. All the pictures are exceedingly clear and altogether the film is one of the best ever Hongkong.

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Headline: Tobacco King Entertained: B. A. T. Chief at Shanghai - A Rollicking Evening with the Staff
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04
Summary:

165 members of the staff of the British American Tobacco Company were present on Dec. 21 at the first staff dinner of the company, given in honour of Sir Hugo and Lady Cunliffe-Owen, now visiting Shanghai. They were present in Carlton ballroom and in addition to the dinner and toasts, an…