A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Here is a fine example of what a light romantic comedy should be. A spirited romance and an elemental plot closely knit and splendidly arranged so that the tense interest is sustained right up to the last minute.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

3
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.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.'

5
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

7
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.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Ttoday, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, 'Out of the Shadow' and Harold Lloyd in 'All…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Lilian [sic] Gish in 'The Fatal Marriage.' Kowloon Theatre: Today till Saturday, 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-02 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

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

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Old Swimmin' Hole' is the film being shown at the Coronet. The picture gets its title and its inspiration from delightful verses by James Whitcomb Riley, the American poet, who sang of 'the long, lazy days.' The film is starred by Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-05 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 6, cabaret dance by our own American Jazz Band.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday, Charles Ray in 'The Old Swimmin' Hole.' Kowloon Theatre, 5.45 and 9.15, 'A Slave of Vanity.'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-24 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 24th to 27th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Justine Johnstone in 'A Heart to Let' presented by Realart Pictures. Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Doris Keane in Romance. Saturday, Feb. 11, Trumpet Island. Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday at 5.45 and 9.15, The Little Clown, screen snapshots and ‘Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12