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: 1909-07-10 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Special expensive and short engagement of La Bella Chiquita, who will change her programme of songs and dances nightly, making her debut in 'La Puce' and Miss Amity Rita, in 'Danse Fantaisie.' Grand…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12 - 1909-07-15
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita. Grand opening night on 15th July

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-12
Summary:

The popular place of entertainment, Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street is to be re-opened (for a fortnight) on Thursday next, when some decidedly novel features had been introduced. Performances by Miss La Bella Chiquita and Miss Emily Rita. New films will be shown, and there is no doubt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-15
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph re-opens tonight for a short season, and judging from the programme we predict a bumper house for the opening night. La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amily Rita are well worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-16 - 1909-07-16
Summary:

Special performance by La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph re-opened last evening to a crowded house. The star turns were La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amily Rita. The pictures shown were varied and entertaining and the whole performance went with a good swing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-17 - 1909-07-26
Summary:

Great success of La Bele Chiquita & Miss Amety Rita

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-17 - 1909-07-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great success of La Bella Chiquita and Miss Amity Rita. These stars appear every night. Watch expresses and change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-07
Summary:

On Thursday, the management of the Victoria Theatre will screen 'Lest We Forget,' an eight-act special Metro production. The star of 'Lest We Forget,' beautiful Rita Jolivet, was herself a passenger on the Lusitania on her ill-fated trip. It is a panorama of events now…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

The World War and a woman is the fascinating theme of Metro's great 7-act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring the beautiful survivor of the Lusitania Disaster Rita Jolivet. Unanimously endorsed by New York Newspapers. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-10
Summary:

10th, 11th, 12th and 13th April, Metro's great 7 act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring Rita Jolivet. Booking at Anderson's. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has a special attraction tonight when the film 'Lest We Forget' is being screened. The presence of Charles Frohman on that ill-fated journey has now become a matter of history. By his side was Rita Jolivet, who has given to the world not only his last immortal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-10
Summary:

Tonight the management of the Victoria Theatre will screen a magnificent production which gives in immortal form why America declared war on Germany. 'Lest We Forget,' featuring Rita Jolivet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th April, Metro's great 7 act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring Rita Jolivet. Booking at Anderson's. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-07 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, Rita Jolivet in 'One Law for Both' in 8 stirring acts. Book your seats at once.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

For two nights only, commencing February 18th, Rita Jolivet in 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 production with a cast of 3,000 people. Usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

For two nights only, commencing February 18, 1920, Rita Jolivet in 'Lest We Forget.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

King Christian's rescue of a drowning sailor near Copenhagen recalls another incident of some year ago. Cruising off the Danish coast in his yacht Rita, the King was startled by a sound of firearms. A motor launch was lowered from the yacht, and the drowning girl was hauled aboard this by…

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Headline: Cinema Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16