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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Coming, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Illustration included. January 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee.' Also Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Usual prices. Coming, William…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate,' featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. With special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins.' With special music. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday 21st, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot,' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Starting today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. January 21 & 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' (Ep. 16 and…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.10 and 9.20 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic] with special music. Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Test of True Love' produced by Commercial Press. January 27 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge with Thomas Meighan in 'The Probation Wife' with special music. Usual prices. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Test of True Love,' produced by Commercial Press Ltd. January 29 Remarks: Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

Starting again all shows today, by special request, 'Over the Hill' [sic] will special music. Coming, Warner Bros. presents 'Being Respectable' featuring Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda and others.