A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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.

3
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.

4
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…

5
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…

6
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.

7
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.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'Go and Get It.' Tuesday at 9 p.m., balloon dance with prizes.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, 'Her Beloved Villain' and Carpentier-Cook fight. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, balloon dance. Tickets $1.00, balloon 10 cents.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-29 - 1922-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of Carpentier-Cook fight film and Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Go and Get It.'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, last night of Carpentier-Cook fight film and Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Blind Husbands.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

The film showing four rounds of the famous Carpentier-Cook fight and Realart's delightful comedy 'Her Beloved Villain,' featuring Wanda Hawley, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-03-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, Saturday and Monday, 'I Am Guilty' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Carpentier-Cook fight and Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.'

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-01 - 1922-04-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and Monday, 'I Am Guilty' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Carpentier-Cook fight and Wanda Hawley in 'Her Beloved Villain.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-14 - 1922-10-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-16 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. Special dance tomorrow.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-18 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-18 - 1922-10-18
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Billions' with music by a first class. Also American Jazz Band.

20
Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre had disappointed the patrons last night as the Jazz Band of the 'Nanking' was disorganised at the last moment. The current pictorial attraction is 'Billions' in which the chief role is taken by Nazimova, the famous Russian film star.