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: 1910-11-24
Summary:

The cinematograph boom which commenced about two years ago shows no sign of abating, says a home paper. From figures recently published, I see that the London County Council issued no fewer than a hundred and twenty-seven licences for cinematograph show and a hundred and nine licences for music…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-08
Summary:

A simultaneous increase of 25% in the price of photographic plates by English makers, said to be the result of the formation of an agreement on the part of the makers of all the so-called English popular English brands, has caused considerable complaint in the press on the amateurs. The Bradford…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

The great Artcraft special 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy tonight at 9 p.m. Price of admission at 80 cents, children half price. Episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' today and tomorrow at The Coronet, Wednesday at The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City' and comedy for 2 days only. The Kowloon: At 9 p.m., 'The Blue-Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, and comedy. The Kowloon: at 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts. Also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, opening of the Kowloon Theatre with the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck. Also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. A splendid programme. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half-price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, the event of the season, the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet, Wednesday at the Kowloon, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8 and Comedy at the Coronet. At 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The first matinee at Kowloon Theatre, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. Prices: 60 cents and children 30 cents.

12
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, for one night only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, Snub Comedy and British Gazette at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under.' The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' and Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11 at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and The Shanghai Olympic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' and 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11, Snub Comedy and Coronet Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England.