A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-08 - 1918-11-09
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing two exclusive dramas: 'The Law of the Range' in 4 parts and 'A Daughter of the Jungles' in 3 parts. And comics.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The first matinee at Kowloon Theatre, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. Prices: 60 cents and children 30 cents.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'The Temperamental Wife.'

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'A Temperamental Wife.' Popular prices.

9
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…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 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 and…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 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 and…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-23
Summary:

An O. Henry story at Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Other items include 'Open Another Bottle' and British Gazette. Note: tonight will be the only matinee performance of this programme.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market' and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-10 - 1922-05-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.' Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday, May 10 and 11, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-11 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Last showing tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Pat O'Malley in 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, 'The U. P. Trail,' British Gazette and Screen Snapshots.