A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre beings the popular Max Linder on the screen in a comedy of two acts entitled 'Max Comes Cross' [sic] followed by a beautiful war drama 'When Arizona Won,' in which Shorty Hamilton takes the leading role. The programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

This afternoon, the fine photodrama entitled 'The Sheriff's Son' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Charles Ray is in the leading role. A comedy, with Screen Magazine will also be shown.

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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: 1921-11-12
Summary:

The weekend feature of the programme at the Hongkong Theatre will be the magnificent seven-part drama entitled 'Beware of Strangers.' The popular dramatic star Thomas Lantchi [sic] takes the leading role. There will be interesting screen magazines and comics in addition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-07
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Return of Draw Egan' is being screened. It is a five-reel drama featuring William S. Hart and has been described as one of the most interesting productions. In addition, two excellent comedies, 'Kill or Cure' and 'Mixed Nuts,' together…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre shows 'A Perfect Crime' tonight and holds a dress dance tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance,' the Coronet Theatre's special feature attraction, will be screened for the last time. At Kowloon Theatre, 'A Perfect Crime' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Half a Chance' for the last time, this evening. On the other hand, Kowloon Theatre will screen 'A Perfect Crime' for the last time this evening and a dress dance will be held tomorrow night.

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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: 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: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton and Lilian Rich, is the current attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' starring Mahlon Hamilton, is tonight attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Other star included Lillian Rich.

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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…