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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery and a brilliant cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Starting Thursday, a picturization of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

World Theatre announce that they are to show 'The Slave of Desire' from today. It is a wonderful picturization of Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'Magic Skin.' Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Slave of Desire' is a screen version of Balzac's world famous novel, 'The Magic Skin.' The picture is being shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 7.15, up to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Usual prices. Every Sunday to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, William Fox presents 'Fantomas.' June 17 Remarks: Starting Friday, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. B. Blaney's 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' with Alice Lake, Frank J.[sic] Glendon, Rosemary Theby, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Slave of Desire.' Also 'Ruth of the Range…