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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd and Madge Kennedy in 'From Hand to Mouth' and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' come to Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd and Madge Kennedy in 'From Hand to Mouth' and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart,' respectively, continue to delight Coronet Theatre audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre patrons have their last opportunity to see Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy, 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in her comedy-drama, 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17
Summary:

By yards and yards of piping were being carried into the basement of the Coronet Theatre, the air will be cooled and cleaned by being passed through ice-cold water before it is blown into the theatre. Thus, it is stated that the atmosphere inside the building will be gradually cooled until it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12
Summary:

Billions,' Nazimova's newest cinema production, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for a run of four days beginning tomorrow. It appeared first on the stage under another title. Charles Bryant adapted the drama for Nazimova's use. At the same time, Ray C. Smallwood directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

Billions,' in which Nazimova takes the leading role, is currently the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-16
Summary:

Billions,' in which Nazimova takes the leading role, was screened at the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend. The film is being shown again today and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Nazimova makes her last appearance at the Coronet today in 'Billions.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, Kowloon Theatre is going to host a special dance program at which the music will be provided by President Grant. Tickets for the show are obtainable at Moutrie's. Management has announced that the people of the peninsula will be given a special opportunity tomorrow of seeing…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre had disappointed the patrons last night as the Jazz Band of the 'Nanking' was disorganised at the last moment. The current pictorial attraction is 'Billions' in which the chief role is taken by Nazimova, the famous Russian film star.