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: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

When a first-class programme will be presented, including a splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two excellent comedies, the entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. Performance commences at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-08
Summary:

Open-air performance tonight at 9.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion' and comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Open-air cinema, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Also British Gazette and Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, and comedy. The Kowloon: at 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts. Also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8 and Comedy at the Coronet. At 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy at the Kowloon.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, for one night only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, Snub Comedy and British Gazette at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and The Shanghai Olympic.

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11, Snub Comedy and Coronet Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic at the Kowloon.

18
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

Alf's Button,' the comedy which took England by storm, thoroughly justified its reputation at the first screening last night at the Kowloon Theatre. The film was starred by Leslie Henson. In Addition, a most interesting gazette is shown, including the Shanghai Olympic Games containing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic. The Kowloon: At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.'