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 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' and 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-22
Summary:

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.

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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: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Alf's Button' is showing today for positively one day only. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight's picture, 'Godless Men.' Revised prices at Kowloon Theatre. Reserved seats, 60 cents at 5.30, $1.00 at 9.15; unreserved, 40 cents at 5.30, 60 cents at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female' in 9 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Soul of Youth.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female' in 9 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., fancy dress dance. Best orchestra and floor in the colony.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female' in 9 reels. Kowloon Theatre: For one night only at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male and Female,' 9 reels. Kowloon Theatre: 'The Law of the Yukon.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Male and Female.'

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

The Coronet: Today only, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' All the week, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran' and Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Special dance. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19 - 1922-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Wesley Barry in 'Don't Ever Marry.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Juanita and Conchita in songs and dances. Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Kowloon Theatre: Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: 'Home Talent,' 'I Do' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last night of Juanita and Conchita, and 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' and Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Tomorrow, one night only, by special request, 'Black Beauty.' Tonight at Kowloon Theatre: Last performances of Juanita and Conchita and 'White Hands.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9…