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: 1921-04-27 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Watch this space for opening date.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-12 - 1921-05-12
Summary:

Friday till Sunday, for 10 performance only, Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' in 7 reels. This picture had been reserved for the opening of the Kowloon Theatre, but owing to unexpected delays in connection therewith, it has been found necessary to show it at the Coronet. The lady…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-11 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Opening date: Monday, June 13th, at 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, the event of the season, the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet, Wednesday at the Kowloon, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, two days only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8 and Comedy at the Coronet. At 9 p.m., 'The Blue Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, for one night only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, Snub Comedy and British Gazette at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-17 - 1921-06-18
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar in 'The Hell Cat' and Snub Pollard in 'Doing Time' at the Coronet. Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-20 - 1921-06-20
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under,' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' and Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11 at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11, Snub Comedy and Coronet Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

Alf's Button,' the comedy which took England by storm, thoroughly justified its reputation at the first screening last night at the Kowloon Theatre. The film was starred by Leslie Henson. In Addition, a most interesting gazette is shown, including the Shanghai Olympic Games containing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic at the Coronet. At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-27 - 1921-06-27
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Coronet. At 9.15, for one night only, Norma Talmadge in 'This Isle of Conquest' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget' at the Coronet. Tonight at 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and the Australian's opening match in England at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and the Australian's first match in England at the Coronet. Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' in 6 parts, Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic film at the Kowloon.