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: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

In its current programme, the Kowloon Theatre can boast two of filmdom's leading players in the one bill – Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant.' Film synopsis included. With an efficient orchestra and excellent floor, the Kowloon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The current programme in Kowloon Theatre: 'How Could You Jean?' featuring Mary Pickford and 'The Immigrant' by Charlie Chaplin. Plots of both films were included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin share the major portion of the current programme at the Kowloon Theatre, in 'How Could You, Jean?' and 'The Immigrant.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening 'From Hand to Mouth' and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' this evening. Harold Lloyd and Madge Kennedy are featured in the films respectively. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'From Hand to Mouth' featuring Harold Lloyd and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. Meanwhile, Kowloon Theatre is screening Princess Mary's wedding film and 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-10
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a feature production entitled 'Sis Hopkins,' featuring Mabel Normand, this evening. Meanwhile, Coronet Theatre will screen the Harold Lloyd comedy 'From Hand to Mouth' and the Madge Kennedy comedy-drama, 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart…