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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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: 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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft's film version of the colourful story written by Louis Joseph Vance, comes to Coronet Theatre on Sunday. Film plot included.

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Headline: False Faces'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

False Faces' is the new attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

False Faces' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27
Summary:

The film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this week. In turn, Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for having the picture made, and he is who plays the part of D'Artagnan. Besides, owing to a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

The Cheater' is the Kowloon Theatre's attractive Christmas Week picture. Based upon 'Judah,' the celebrated play by Henry Arthur Jones which created a considerable stir when it was first produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London a few years back, the film deals with faith…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-09
Summary:

In recent weeks such notable attractions as 'The Cheater,' 'Homespun Folks' and 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness' have been shown at the Kowloon Theatre – now comes 'Steelheart,' a whirlwind drama of the 'Wild West' type, which is being shown until…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…