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: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-15
Summary:

Tonight, commencing 13th July, Pathe's famous serial, Ruth Roland in 'Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Also 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes on 16th instant. Matinee Wednesday, 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, for 4 nights only, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Saturday, 17th 3 p.m. Price very moderate.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' with the wonderful cast, Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin, Cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-05 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production. Also Rolin Comedy and Paramount Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market,' and Snub Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market' and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy and special. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette. Best floor in the Colony.