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: 1920-01-08
Summary:

A tour of the Cinema houses in the city this week reveals a varied and pleasing assortment of pictures. The new venture of the Victoria Theatre in engaging the band of the Wiltshire Regiment is quite a good one: one seems to welcome the pictures better with good musical accompaniment. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

A report of the pictures to be seen at the Victoria Theatre appeared in our yesterday's issue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

Commencing this evening, Mr. Eugene de Rubini, mental telepathist and experimental psychologist, will perform at the Victoria Theatre. In addition, there will be a number of pictures.

264
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-19 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

New cinema films, 1 to 6 reels pictures. Apply box no. 956, care of 'S. C. Morning Post.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.

266
Headline: The Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

For three days only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement of the famous magician, Chefalo. Also pictures. Programme changed nightly. Special prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

269
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

270
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

271
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The disastrous effects of the terrible upheaval in Japan may be seen on the screen of the World Theatre. Further pictures are expected from the devastated country. The dare-evil picture, featuring the famous Hoot Gibson, is attracting full houses.