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: 1905-05-27
Summary:

For stealing an ear-pick from a Chinese woman at the Ko Shing Theatre on Wednesday night, a Chinaman was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour by Mr. G.N. Orme, at the Magistracy on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-29
Summary:

At the Magistracy, a Chinese was charged with uttering a forged $5 bank note. On the 17th, the defendant went to the Hongkong Cinematograph and asked for five second class tickets, and tendered a forged $5 note.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-25
Summary:

It is not often that we hear of the Police being caught napping. Yesterday a respectable-looking Chinese youth was arrested on a charge of being in unlawful possession of what the police at the time thought were several reels of cinema films contained in square and flat tins, but the Police made…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13
Summary:

The manager of the Wo Ping Theatre was summoned at the Magistracy yesterday for allowing actors to sleep in the theatre. Mr. E. L. Agassiz, defending, said that since the last action taken against the theatre the management had secured accommodation for 52 persons.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-20
Summary:

With reference to Mr H. W. Ray, Manager of Coronet Theatre, the building which can accommodate about 400 people will commence on the new Kowloon Cinema on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

The work has commenced upon the erection of the Kowloon cinema, Mr. Ray's latest enterprise. The new cinema, which is to seat four hundred, will be conducted upon novel lines. Apart from pictures, the dancing craze is to be catered for.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Watch this space for opening date.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

The erection of Kowloon Theatre is nearing completion, and it is hoped to make a start with business early next week. In addition, indirect lighting, 'silver screen,' 1800 c.p. Mazda lamp are set to enhance the flickering.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Watch this space for opening date.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-29 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Watch this space for opening date. June 11 Remarks: Opening date: Monday, June 12th at 9 p.m.

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Headline: Cinema Roughs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-09
Summary:

On Saturday, a Chinese was charged at the Magistracy with assaulting one of the employees of the Tai Yat cinema at Yaumati. Mr. Ray, Manager of Hongkong Amusements Ld. said he had experienced great difficulty in checking the instruction of people without tickets in the Tai Yat Cinema.

12
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…

13
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…

14
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Opening Date, Monday, June 13rd at 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Mr A. Sheninam, a concert pianist who has toured Europe, has settled in the Colony and is prepared to give tuition at the Kowloon Theatre every morning.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

The great Artcraft special 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy tonight at 9 p.m. Price of admission at 80 cents, children half price. Episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' today and tomorrow at The Coronet, Wednesday at The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City' and comedy for 2 days only. The Kowloon: At 9 p.m., 'The Blue-Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

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