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: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

Alf's Button,' the comedy which took England by storm, thoroughly justified its reputation at the first screening last night at the Kowloon Theatre. The film was starred by Leslie Henson. In Addition, a most interesting gazette is shown, including the Shanghai Olympic Games containing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-06
Summary:

Madge Kennedy sparkles and shines in her latest Goldwyn Picture, 'Friend Husband' now being screened at the Coronet. Film plot included. Tomorrow there will be shown for the one day only, the British comedy 'Alf's Button.'

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Headline: Cinema Charges
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A very long reply letter from H. W. Ray. It mentioned that the position of the Cinema Theatres in Hongkong today is that they make smaller profits on their turnover than the European retail houses. It should be understood that, for the theatre business, a proportion…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The Interport Swimmers were the guests of the Coronet last evening when all of them were present. 'Alf's Button,' a picture that has not been shown in Shanghai, was screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will show 'Go and Get It,' a First National drama, this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-23
Summary:

Go and Get It,' a First National feature produced by Marshall Neilan, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-23
Summary:

Go and Get It,' a First National production, is the feature at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Marshall Neilan's drama 'Go and Get It.' this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-29
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre presented a balloon dance last night. Marshall Neilan's newspaper adventure picture 'Go and Get It' makes its last appearance tonight. Erich von Stronheim's [sic] 'Blind Husbands,' will be shown tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-29
Summary:

Go and Get It,' Marshall Weilan's drama of newspaper adventure, makes its last appearance at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and presenting Wesley Barry, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Apart from 'Dinty,' Wesley Barry is famous for his acting in 'Daddy Long Legs,' 'Go and Get It,' and other First…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Dinty,' this evening. The feature attraction is written and produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry, who was very successful in 'Daddy Long Legs' and 'Go and Get It.' Film synopsis included.

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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…