A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-17 - 1918-09-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th September, showing 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts, never shown in Hongkong, and various comics. Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents; first-class, 30 cents; second-class, 20 cents.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-15 - 1918-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 'The White Scar' in 7 parts and comics. Thursday, next matinee, by special request, 'The Man of Shame' in 7 parts.

3
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-16
Summary:

Last night screening of 'The White Scar' and 'The Man of Shame' is expected to screen soon.

4
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).

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.

9
Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-05
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of the Coronet are screening for positively one day only, on Thursday, July 7th, at all performances, Hepworth's splendid British comedy, 'Alf's Button.' Booking now open. Phone 1743.

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

The Coronet: 'Alf's Button' is showing today for positively one day only. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight's picture, 'Godless Men.' Revised prices at Kowloon Theatre. Reserved seats, 60 cents at 5.30, $1.00 at 9.15; unreserved, 40 cents at 5.30, 60 cents at 9.15.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included. The Coronet: Closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, special attraction, the great Chefalo. Also change of pictures…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' being shown at the Empire Theatre (formerly known as the 'Wo Ping') and the performance takes place at 5:15 and 9:15p.m. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration and plot included.

17
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Blind Husbands' is having its last performances tonight. Kowloon theatregoers are informed that this picture will not be shown at Kowloon. Many patrons missed 'The Devil's Passkey.' Do not miss this one too.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, see Hepworth's all British comedy, 'Once Aboard the Lugger,' 6,000 feet of laughable comedy set in the loveliest part of rural England. You enjoyed 'Alf's Button'; you will be equally pleased with 'Once Aboard the Lugger.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Films that are torn, scratched, patched, oil-stained and out-of-date; Gazettes that are three to six months old; comedies that have nothing but their vulgarity to recommend them; projection as it was understood in 1913; music that is noise rather than melody--you will find none of these things…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and topical budget.