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: 1921-06-22 - 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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.

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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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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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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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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.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today in the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) commences 'The Heart of the North,' a really big picture with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, special dance with fox-trot competition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-23
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 only, 'The Heart of the North' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Work.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

One of the best of Mr. F. Phillips Oppenheim's mystery tales was 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' which has been screened at the Kowloon Theatre. Besides, Mr. Roy Stewart's 'The Heart of the North' is a current attraction at the Coronet Theatre.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

A picture for the kiddies! Export & Import Film Co. presents Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' Elinor Field and Truman Van Dyke. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' the greatest wild animal picture ever screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-02 - 1922-08-02
Summary:

Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess.' Kowloon boys and girls admitted free on presentation of their parents' visiting card bearing address and names of children to be admitted. Others, 25 cents each. Adult double. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-03 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

Are invited to come along at 5.45 p.m. this evening and don't forget daddy's card with your name and address.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'