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: 1921-05-02
Summary:

There will shortly be several additions to the number of local cinemas, the World Cinema adjoining the Sun Company in Des Voeux Road Central and the two cinemas that are being erected in Kowloon, one of which opens in a few days.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Friday 12th to Sunday 14 August, at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Plays presents Dorothy Dalton in a Thomas H. Ince Production, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' At 5.15 p.m., Matinees Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'Vengeance of the Wilds.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. 15th & 16th episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Tuesday, the 16th to Thursday, 18th August, at 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty' in 6 parts. At 5.15 p.m., Matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-27
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, extra special attraction, Mlla Vall' Heda and her company of Parisian artists from the folies Bergire in Le Globe D'Amour and Douglas Fairbanks in 'Mr. Fix-It.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

Local kinema concerns seeking theatre liquor licences for their premises need expect little sympathy from the Licensing Board was clear from the proceedings of the annual session this afternoon when an application by Mr. John Johnson Blake in respect of the World Theatre was refused. Court…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: St. Vitus
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-16
Summary:

A film company recently claimed St Vitus as the patron saint of the cinema. The Dance of St. Vitus became a familiar phrase, and gave its name to a nervous disorder. If the cinema now claims him as their patron saint, we suggest to the Hongkong Amusements Ltd. that instead of running so much…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-01-31
Summary:

To Kowloon residents! Commencing tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1st, 1922, Kowloon Theatre will be under the personal management of Mr. H. W. Ray. The film programme will be changed three times weekly; Tuesday only being devoted to dancing. Some very fine pictures have been secured for the new…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Vaudeville Company from Saigon will open a season on Tuesday night at the World Theatre. The Company includes the Garcia Troupe, renowned athletes: Nina, in latest songs and dances, and Gladys Gordon the experts silver wire performer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Vaudeville Company will provide a welcome variation in the World Theatre's programme on Thursday evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre hosted the opening performance of Garcia Vaudeville Company in a variety program. Several remarkable somersaults and balancing feats were accomplished and widely applauded by the audience. Miss Gordon performed on the silver wire and is Miss Nina presented songs and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

There are only two British picture houses in the Colony! The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy special, 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

Take a note of the splendid programmes they are showing tomorrow and Monday. The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day…

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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: 1922-10-07
Summary:

The International Variety Company which, with its 'electric super jazz band' and its shimmy shakers, has been creating something of a sensation across the harbour this last night or two, is to be at the Kowloon Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Special Surprise will take place at the Kowloon Theatre tonight and the music is to be furnished by the International Variety Company's 'electric super jazz band.' The usual matinee picture show will take place at 5:45 p.m.