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: 1918-09-27 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September, 9.15 performance, screening 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 7 and 8. Also Animated Weekly No. 144 and various comedies. Today matinee, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Mystery Ship.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

3
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-12 - 1918-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 11 and 12. Also Animated Weekly No. 145 and various comedies. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' episodes 3 and 4. Manila string band in attendance.

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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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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: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29
Summary:

The most awe-inspiring scenery recorded by the motion picture camera is seen in 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Tyrolean Alps which comes at the Empire Theatre. The photodrama stars Eric Stroheim [sic] in the role that by his part will add to the hatred aroused by his…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Home Country' [sic]. Also Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

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

The film 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Alps, which is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday. Eric Stroheim [sic], who depicted the repulsive role of a Hun officer in 'The Heart of Humanity' is the starring villain of 'Blind Husbands.'…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre. The cast is a pleasing one with Mildred Harris Chaplin making the role of 'Pollyop' very attractive. Micky Moore is an actor while the role of the benign grandmother is delicately handled by Ruby Lafayette, and…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Blind Husbands.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episode 10, 'Daredevil Jack' episode 11 and 'Bumping Into Broadway.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week'…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including 'The Money Changers' and comedies.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' 'Hocus Pocus' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Fred Stone in 'Under the Top' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' comedy and Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in new comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, your last chance of seeing, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.' Also a good comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-24 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Should a Woman Tell?' Kowloon Theatre: 'Home Talent' and comedies.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-30 - 1922-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and Rolin Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and comedies.