A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-12 - 1921-05-12
Summary:

Friday till Sunday, for 10 performance only, Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' in 7 reels. This picture had been reserved for the opening of the Kowloon Theatre, but owing to unexpected delays in connection therewith, it has been found necessary to show it at the Coronet. The lady…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also screen magazine, 'Wot Next?' [sic] and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Luck of the Irish' and 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Mirandy Smiles,' 'Uncle Tom Without a Cabin' and Screen Magazine. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing 'The Secret Garden,' written by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, as an attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, 'The Silver Horde' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Secret Garden.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.15, 5.30. 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Love's Redemption.' Fancy dress dance tomorrow at 9.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.15, 5.30. 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., fancy dress dance. Tickets $2.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.30 and 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre, 5.45 and 9.15, Elmo Lincoln in the 'Adventures of Tarzan' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.30 and 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre, 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Good References.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.15, 5.30. 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Dark Star.' Cabaret dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.15, 5.30. 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 p.m., 'An Eastern Westerner,' 'Strictly Confidential' and Topical Budget. Also 'Adventures of Tarzan' episodes 5 to 8.