A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway,' and British Gazette. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

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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…

3
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.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Penalty,' a truly wonderful picture; its qualities: the story by Gouoerneur [sic] Morris, the production by Rex Beach, the star Lon Chaney (even more extraordinary than in 'The Miracle Man'), the photography by Goldwyn. Patrons are required not to bring children. Illustration…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today is the last day of that really great Rex Beach picture, 'The Penalty.' Illustration included. Tomorrow (Sunday), Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' On Monday, 'Life's Greatest Question.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

Starring Roy Stewart, Louise Lovely and Dorothy Valegra. Film plot and photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 only, 'The Heart of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Work.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 only, 'The Heart of the North' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Work.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-23 - 1922-05-23
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre, Calico dance tonight. Tickets $1.50 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-24 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-24 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Life's Greatest Question,' the Coronet Theatre's rugged love story of the Far North, will be shown for the last time this evening. The comedy programme at the Kowloon Theatre will also be screened for the last time this evening, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl,' featuring…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Tonight, May 29th, your last chance of seeing the big Canadian picture, 'Life's Greatest Question.' Tomorrow, May 30th, Negligee Dance (Fox-trot Competition postponed). Wednesday, May 31st, Special Dance with music by American Jazz Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Tonight (Monday), May 29th, 'Life's Greatest Question.' Tomorrow (Tuesday), May 30th, Negligee dance (fox-trot competition postponed). Wednesday, May 31st, special dance with music by American Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band of the 'Pine Tree State.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
Summary:

The comedy week programme comes to an end in Coronet Theatre. The Theatre will now be screening from Monday to Thursday, a splendid drama 'The Woman and the Puppet' starring Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen. The drama was shot in Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-03 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-03
Summary:

The new picture showing at the Coronet Theatre entitled 'The Woman and the Puppet,' starring Geraldine Farrar. Film plot included.