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: 1921-09-22 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

Thursday, 22nd to Saturday, 24th Sept., Gladys Walton in 'All Dolled Up,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The Dear Departed,' 'Naughty Lions and Wild Men,' Topical Budget & Screen Magazine.

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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: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Peck's Bad Girl,' Screen Magazine, Pathe Color, British Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'Bullet Proof,' 'The Monkey Did It' [sic] and latest Screen Magazine.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway,' and British Gazette. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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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: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' and Bary Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' and Bary Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona,' Screen Magazine and dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Luck of the Irish,' and 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'Mirandy Smiles,' 'Uncle Tom Without a Cabin,' and Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Soul of Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Fancy Dress Dance. Best orchestra and floor in the Colony.