A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-08-06
Summary:

On Wednesday, Emil T. Bunje, manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., charged Herbert John May, chief engineer of a steamer, with having behaved in a disorderly manner, and having used abusive and insulting language whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned at the Alexandra Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-04 - 1909-03-08
Summary:

Tonight and every evening 9 to 11 p.m.; Miss Rosa Barnes is coming to town. Continual change of Films; Saturday has grand matinee for children; Sunday has performance for Chinese; Price details and schdecule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-04
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes has been engaged by the Alexandra Cinematograph to sing songs appropriate to the pictures thrown on the screen. This is a departure we have not yet had in Hongkong, though it is a feature of cinematograph shows in other parts of the world.

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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: 1909-03-11
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes gave a song with piano accompaniment, a whistling solo, a recitation and comic songs last evening at the Alexandra Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-12
Summary:

Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. 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: 1909-03-13 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13
Summary:

The Rosa Barnes opening at the Alexandra on Wednesday evening furnished an interesting illustration of the profitable field offered by Hongkong for the exploitation of clean and dignified high-class entertainment. There are detailed descriptions of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-19 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Extra performances daily, entrance free to children on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-24
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-25 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performances daily, matinee for children with half price on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Olympic Games'. Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-07 - 1909-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent; Price details and schedule 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: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-10
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Miss Ruby Ray. The best Pictures in town; Price details included