A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-14 - 1912-12-17
Summary:

Showing drama picture 'A Boy's Love', 'The Shipwrecked Mariner' and comics 'Typist for the Occasion' and 'The Rapid Powder'; Performers: Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and The Yinns; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday 14th to 16th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one of 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. show, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present a sensational Hector Turnbull drama, 'A Private Scandal' with May McAvoy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 1 and 2. Prices as usual.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 3 days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Thursday 30th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Sweet Lavender.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' Wednesday and Thursday, episodes 7 and 8; Friday and Sunday, episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door.' Also round three of 'The Leather Pushers.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' Wednesday and Thursday, episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Sunday, episodes 13 and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-08
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 8th and 9th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Monday 2.30 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Tuesday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 10th to 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15. Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Final showing today, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also our own Topical Film, the latest newsreel of the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan and Jacqueline Logan in 'White and Unmarried,' a Paramount picture. Also an exceedingly beautiful Prizma Colour Music Film and our own Topical. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1.00. Children and servicemen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup,' Century Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Signal Tower.' Also Inkwell Comedy and our own Topical. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Little John Revue Co. Prices: 5.30, $1 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

For one day more, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Court,' 'Easy Street' and 'The Immigrant.' Also Felix Cartoon and our own Topical Film. The enormous success of our wonderful all comedy program compels us to postpone the showing of Reginald Denny's great dramatic…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, Strongheart in 'The Love Master,' a First National attraction. Patrons will be pleased to hear that the 1924-1925 First National pictures have now arrived. All brand new and complete. 'Masters of China,' intimate portraits of Chang Tso Lin, Tuan Chi Jui…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Strongheart in 'The Love Master,' a First National picture with Lillian Rich. Also 'Master of China,' Felix Cartoon and our own Topical. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart (the wonder dog) in 'The Love Master' with Lillian Rich, a First National attraction. Patrons will be pleased to hear that the 1924-1925 First National pictures have now arrived. All brand new and complete. Also 'Masters of…