A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-05-05
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-05
Summary:

Mr Lew Marks, manager of Empire Theatre, applied for exemption on the ground that Mr M. E. Bandman had placed him entirely in charge of the Government tour of the official war films 'Britain Prepared,' 'The Battle of the Somme' and 'The Battle of the Ancre,' and…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, showing the final episode of 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' the feature serial of perils and love from a story written by Gilson Willets. Also 'For Honour and Country,' drama in 3 parts and 'Luke's Double,' a Harold Lloyd…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-26 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre: Good Fare at the Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A programme is promised at The Empire, described by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., a local film made by Pathe's cameraman at the time of the inauguration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 'The Sleepy Head.' Other films include 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Anita Stewart, who pleased everybody…

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' directed by Henry Otto and Maxwell Karger. Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.'

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics present May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: Fair and Warmer': Famous Stage Comedy Filmed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Fair and Warmer' will be shown in this evening. The stage comedy is written by Auexy [sic] Hopwood, and the leading role is taken by May Allison. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics present May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., special dance. Tickets $1.50 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-11 - 1922-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics present May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special jazz night. Pinetree state orchestra. No matinee.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Woman in His House,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight for one night only, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Also comedy and Gazette.