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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Love's Crucible,' produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre starting from today and for the rest of the week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Love's Crucible,' the fine Swedish film which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today, has an atmosphere of religious superstition around. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Love's Crucible.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

Love's Crucible,' a Swedish picture, was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The best picture we've seen for a long time' was the general verdict of those who saw 'Love's Crucible,' the Swedish picture screened at the Coronet yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened a Swedish picture, 'Love's Crucible,' for the first time yesterday. The Theatre was decorated with a grey old Gothic archway outside and a stained glass window inside. The film revolved around the topic of religious superstition in the medieval era.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., announces two big attractions for the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow: First Finnish picture to be screened in the Colony, 'Flame of Life,' which is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, the same people who gave us 'Love's Crucible.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement, Ltd. announce the big attractions for the Kowloon people. Kowloon Theatre is going to screen the first Finnish picture of the colony, entitled 'Flame of Life,' a film version of a Finnish novel. The film is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company which also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Flame of Life' comes to the Coronet Theatre today. It is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, whose other picture 'Love's Crucible' was shown at the Coronet not long ago.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

The Flame of Life,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre today, is the first Finnish film that has been shown in Hongkong. The film is the second production issued by the Swedish Biograph Company after 'Love's Crucible.' Lars Hanson, the famous Swedish actor, is in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Fame of Life,' the first Finnish film to be shown in the Colony. The film is the second production of the Swedish Biograph Company, the first one was 'Love's Crucible.' Based on a Finnish novel, the film features Lars Hanson.