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: 1921-06-22 - 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: 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.'

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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.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

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

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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…

12
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…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

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

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' 'Fellow Romans' and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also Screen Magazine and 'Wot Next?' [sic]. Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Luck of the Irish' and 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Mirandy Smiles,' 'Uncle Tom Without a Cabin' and Screen Magazine. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Deep Purple.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Deep Purple' and Harold Lloyd's 'Among Those Present' will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-18 - 1922-04-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-19 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Jubilo' and ‘Snub' Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: no public performance.