A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-03
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, the 'Queen Artiste of the Orient,' is expected to be seen at Alexandra Cinematograph in a day or two. Alexandra Cinematograph has no doubt her appearance will add further to the popularity of an already popular place of amusement.

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

The Alexandra Cinematograph, under its new management, is giving evidence of a spirit of enterprise that is calculated to quickly raise this attractive place of amusement to first place in the affections of the Hongkong public. The Rosa Barnes opening 'Evening at Home' at this theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-18
Summary:

Large audiences continue to patronise the Alexandra Cinematograph nightly. Professor Vincent is distinctly good in his drawing room entertainment of magical problems. The pictures thrown on the screen are all very amusing and evoke hearty appreciation while Miss Rosa Barnes is also good in her…