A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
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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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
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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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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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
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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Headline: The Pick of the Pictures Tonight
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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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
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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Headline: Are You as Clever as Jimmy?
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-05
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Tomorrow, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Tomorrow, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Fox-trot competition next…

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., special dance with fox-trot competition. Tickets at Moutrie's $2.00.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, Norma Talmadge in 'Love's Redemption.' Kowloon Theatre: For one day only, 'Alf's Button.' Special dance tomorrow.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-08
Summary:

Tonight, 'Alf's Button.' Tomorrow, special dance. Jazz band of Empress of Canada. Tuesday, November 14, first fancy dress dance of season.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'Alf's Button' and Chaplin comedy. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Out of the Storm' in 7 reels. Tomorrow, cabaret dance.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, Lillian Gish in 'The Fatal Marriage.' Kowloon Theatre: Today till Saturday, 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

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Headline: Tonight Till Saturday at Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Lillian Gish in 'The Fatal Marriage.' Kowloon Theatre: Today till Saturday, 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

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Headline: At Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-02 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Saturday to Monday, Pauline Frederick in 'A Slave of Vanity.' Kowloon Theatre: Today till Saturday, 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Saturday to Monday, Pauline Frederick in 'A Slave of Vanity.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Cabaret dance tomorrow.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Chas. Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance by our own American jazz band.