A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Headline: Tonight at 9.15 p.m.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-01
Summary:

Open-air cinema at the Club de Recreio, showing 'Little Red Decides,' a delightful Triangle picture and Harold Lloyd comedy, under the management of the Coronet. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Headline: Kowloon Residents!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Don't forget tonight's open-air cinema performance at the Club de Recreio, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Also Harold Lloyd and cartoon comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio; Open-air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Also British Gazette and Lloyd comedy.

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Headline: Open-air Cinema at the Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Lloyd comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet Superseason
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

One after another, the cream of the world's photoplays, tonight till Thursday, the second deluxe programme including Jerome K. Jerome's 'Strictly Confidential.' Kowloon residents are reminded of tonight's open-air show at the Club de Recreio, which features Mrs. Vernon…

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Headline: The Coronet; the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sheik's Wife' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Egg Crate Wallop' and Harold Lloyd Comedy.

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Headline: The Star: Grand Summer Sale, a Week of Rare Picture Bargains
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

Today only, Gladys Walton in 'Girl Who Ran Wild.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Thursday to Saturday, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' and Felix the Cat. July 11 Remarks: The Star: Only 'The Walk-Offs.…

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Headline: The Star: Thursday Friday Saturday - 5.30 & 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs': Star Film Brings New Term Here
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Walk-Offs' featuring May Allison. The picture has been adopted from the famous Broadway stage success. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Also Felix the Cat.

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Headline: The Star Theatre: 'The Walk- Offs'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in Round 10 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in round 16 of 'Leather Pushers.'