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: 1921-11-05
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: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-22
Summary:

Half a Chance,' a Pathe production based on the popular novel of the same, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The principal roles are taken by Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre shows 'A Perfect Crime' tonight and holds a dress dance tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance,' the Coronet Theatre's special feature attraction, will be screened for the last time. At Kowloon Theatre, 'A Perfect Crime' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Half a Chance' for the last time, this evening. On the other hand, Kowloon Theatre will screen 'A Perfect Crime' for the last time this evening and a dress dance will be held tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton and Lilian Rich, is the current attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' starring Mahlon Hamilton, is tonight attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Other star included Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Blackmail,' starring Viola Dana, is the Sunday's picture at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Besides, a couple of films are announced for next week's programme of the Coronet. One of them is 'Flower of the North,' a tale based on a novel of James Oliver…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Blackmail' is a Sunday's picture at the Coronet. In it charming Viola Dana figures as the charming daughter of a notorious crook. Next week, Coronet will provide two special attraction: 'Flower of the North' based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood, and 'The Idle Class…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Blackmail' on Sunday. Next week, Coronet will be screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Filmdom's latest fashion is the dual role. Mary Pickford fell victim to it with 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' and now Charlie Chaplin has allotted himself two parts in 'The Idle Class.' 'The Idle Class' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin reappears at the Coronet this week in 'The Idle Class.' The comedian has become infected with the 'dual role' craze to which Mary Pickford and other film stars have succumbed and in this picture he plays two parts. Another big attraction in this week's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.' Another big attraction is 'Flower of the North' which is based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. Beautiful sceneries and a rugged tale of romance are the highlights of the movie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Idle Class,' revealing Charlie Chaplin in a dual role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Another attraction is the capital Vitagraph picture 'Flower of the North' featuring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. It is adapted from the story written by James…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

Kinema goers are offered an entertaining programme in Coronet by 'Flower of the North,' which is based on the novel of James Oliver Curwood, starring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. While Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class' is showing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

The Idle Class,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Another attraction is 'Flower of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. The film exhibits scenes from the mountains of Northern Oregon. Concurrently with 'Flower of the North,' the Coronet management is screening Charlie Chaplin'…