A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Polly of the Storm Country.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also screen magazine, 'Wot Next?' [sic] and dancing after pictures.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Luck of the Irish' and 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Mirandy Smiles,' 'Uncle Tom Without a Cabin' and Screen Magazine. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing 'The Secret Garden,' written by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, as an attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, 'The Silver Horde' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Secret Garden.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-29
Summary:

Hugely successful, the Kowloon Theatre's balloon dancer last night drew a record crowd and kept it greatly amused the whole evening. Marshall Neilan's great newspaper adventure picture 'Go and Get It' makes its last appearance tonight. Erich von Stroheim's masterpiece…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30
Summary:

Blind Husbands' will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre this evening for the one night only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, last night of Carpentier-Cook fight film and Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Blind Husbands.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby' and 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Save Your Money.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-17 - 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil to Pay.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Save Your Money.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-23 - 1922-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'White Hands' and Larry Semons in 'The Fall Guy.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only, 'The Jungle Goddess' episodes 7 and 8.