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: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

The great Artcraft special 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy tonight at 9 p.m. Price of admission at 80 cents, children half price. Episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' today and tomorrow at The Coronet, Wednesday at The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City' and comedy for 2 days only. The Kowloon: At 9 p.m., 'The Blue-Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game' (5 parts) and 'Dollars and Sense' (2 parts).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-30 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' (6 parts), Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic Film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre beings the popular Max Linder on the screen in a comedy of two acts entitled 'Max Comes Cross' [sic] followed by a beautiful war drama 'When Arizona Won,' in which Shorty Hamilton takes the leading role. The programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Universal presents Harry Carey in 'Bullet Proof,' 'The Monkey Did It' [sic] and latest Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre this afternoon and this evening, is being screened the super-production drama 'Borrowed Clothes' in which Mildred Harris takes the leading role. At the 7.15 performance, the first two episodes of a new serial 'The Screaming Shadow' will be shown. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre is an attractive one. Harry Carey sustains the leading role in 'The Freeze Out' [sic], a Universal-Jewel production in five parts. A splendid two-act comedy entitled 'Roaring Love Affair' in which Harry Sweet is the principal and the…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

This afternoon, the fine photodrama entitled 'The Sheriff's Son' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Charles Ray is in the leading role. A comedy, with Screen Magazine will also be shown.

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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.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12
Summary:

The weekend feature of the programme at the Hongkong Theatre will be the magnificent seven-part drama entitled 'Beware of Strangers.' The popular dramatic star Thomas Lantchi [sic] takes the leading role. There will be interesting screen magazines and comics in addition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' and Bary Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' 'Snub' Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!