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: 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…

2
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).

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.'

4
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

A First National attraction, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's famous stage play, 'Mind the Paint Girl' with Anita Stewart. Illustration included.

5
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…

6
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

September 2nd and 3rd 1921, Anita Stewart in 'Mind-the-Paint Girl.' Also the Clarins in fresh songs and dances.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River' and Eddie Boland in 'Hurry West.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Fox-trot competition at next Tuesday's special dance.

9
Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Penalty' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Besides, the attraction of the Kowloon Theatre, 'Captain Kidd Gr.' [sic], in which Mary Pickford plays the leading role, is believed to fill the bill at the Coronet tomorrow. Moreover, on Tuesday night, the Kowloon…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Penalty' with Lon Chaney, last day. See page 5 for other announcements. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.', last day. See page 5 for other announcements.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-19 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., dollar dance. Tomorrow only, 'The Penalty.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

If you have not seen 'The Penalty,' you are missing a screen masterpiece if you do not see it tonight at Kowloon Theatre. Lon Chaney, who plays the principal role was the spider in the 'Miracle Man'; his role of a crippled crook is even more powerful in 'The Penalty.…