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

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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.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' and 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-22
Summary:

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Alf's Button' is showing today for positively one day only. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight's picture, 'Godless Men.' Revised prices at Kowloon Theatre. Reserved seats, 60 cents at 5.30, $1.00 at 9.15; unreserved, 40 cents at 5.30, 60 cents at 9.15.

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

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

10
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…

11
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.…

12
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…

13
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…

14
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…

15
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.

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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.

17
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.

18
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.

19
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.

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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.