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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Early American history is presented on the screen in Maurice Tourneur's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' which is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Wallace Beery, Albert Roscoe, Joseph Singleton, Barbara Bedford, Lillian Hall and Henry Woodward, will appear in the film. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24
Summary:

The final screening of 'The Kid' will take place at the Coronet Theatre tonight. At the same time, 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'The Leopard Woman' (starring Louise Glaum) are two other films will be shown during the Xmas holidays. Apart from it, Mr. Ray managed to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

Maurice Tourneur's film version of Fenimore Cooper's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' is the feature attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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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: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay,' featuring Joseph Dowling, comes to the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay' which is being shown at the Coronet today for the first time is a remarkable picture which works up to an amazing climax. The cast of 'The Devil to Pay' is an extraordinary capable one. Perhaps the most notable member of it is Joseph Dowling who made himself…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Devil to Pay' featuring Joseph Dowling who made himself famous in 'The Miracle Man.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18
Summary:

The Devil to Pay' is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-18
Summary:

The Devil to Pay' is being screened at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is offering a special attraction today, and for one day only. It is a film entitled 'The Midnight Stage,' which is actually an Americanised version of 'The Lyons Mail,' the play which made Sir Henry Irving famous. The film is starred by Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening 'The Midnight Stage' for one day only. Featuring Mr. Frank Keenan, the film is an Americanised version of 'The Lyons Mail,' the play which made Sir Henry Irving famous. The film promises the same level of craftsmanship as its prototype.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Married Life' the diverting five-reel Mack Sennett comedy which features Ben Turpin, the cross-eyed comedian, is being shown at the Coronet today for the last time. A particularly fine film version of 'The Last of the Mohicans' will be tomorrow's attraction and Anita Stewart…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Last of the Mohicans,' adapted from Fenimore Cooper's novel and directed by Maurice Tourneur, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Besides, it is stated that the audiences who remember Maurice Tourneur's work in 'Treasure Island' will be able to picture for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Maurice Tourneur 'The Last of the Mohicans' which is remembered along with Fenimore Cooper's story 'Treasure Island' and 'Tom Brown's Schooldays.' Film synopsis included.