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
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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-06
Summary:

Madge Kennedy sparkles and shines in her latest Goldwyn Picture, 'Friend Husband' now being screened at the Coronet. Film plot included. Tomorrow there will be shown for the one day only, the British comedy 'Alf's Button.'

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Headline: Cinema Charges
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A very long reply letter from H. W. Ray. It mentioned that the position of the Cinema Theatres in Hongkong today is that they make smaller profits on their turnover than the European retail houses. It should be understood that, for the theatre business, a proportion…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The Interport Swimmers were the guests of the Coronet last evening when all of them were present. 'Alf's Button,' a picture that has not been shown in Shanghai, was screened.

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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: 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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' form the holiday attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. The Coronet Theatre shows a lively adventure story in 'Deep Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy's romance, 'Day Dreams' this evening. On the other hand, Coronet Theatre will show 'Deep Purple.'

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

Day Dreams,' a Goldwyn comedy written for Madge Kennedy by Cosmo Hamilton, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's 'Among Those Present' will be shown at the Coronet too.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Goldwyn's 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. The story is written by Cosmo Hamilton. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's latest comedy success, 'Among Those Present,' completes a special comedy programme.

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

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre as the companion picture of Goldwyn's romance 'Day Dreams.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Among Those Present' casting Harold Lloyd. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' will be last shown at the Coronet Theatre. Also, Madge Kennedy's 'Day Dreams' will be last screened at the Coronet too.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre's special comedy programme presenting Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' will be screened for last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening 'From Hand to Mouth' and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' this evening. Harold Lloyd and Madge Kennedy are featured in the films respectively. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…