A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'Day' and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy, 'The Poor Fish.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

At the Coronet: Hongkong's favourite comedienne, Madge Kennedy is starring tonight in a sparkling Goldwyn comedy, 'Friend Husband.' At the Kowloon: Pathe presents H. B. Warner in the magnificent photodrama, 'Felix O'Day.' At the Woping Theatre: for the last time,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04
Summary:

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Max Linder in 'Don't Kiss the Maid' at the Coronet. Today at 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Felix O'day,' Mack Sennet [sic] comedy, 'The Poor Fish' at the Kowloon.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 1 & 2 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The Kowloon Theatre is doing well by its patrons this week. Not every day is a Pinero filmed and filmed so well as is the 'Mind and Paint Girl.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27
Summary:

Lots of people have read Rex Beach's story of Dan McGill, of Alice his wife and of Barclay the dancing man. It is a grim and in some ways, terrible story with Alaska for background. The photo-play version is showing at the Kowloon Theatre and proves finely compelling.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

A D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

For one day only, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Wednesday, September 28, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.' Thursday, September 29, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.' Friday, September 30, Vitagraph's big production, 'Trumpet Island.' Saturday, October 1, Hepworth's all…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

For one day only, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.'