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: 1920-05-26
Summary:

London, April 22 – At a special interview with Mr C. F. Higham, M. P., who is the Managing Director of the recently formed Alliance Film Corporation, he told me something of the company's immediate plans. They have been lucky enough to secure Matheson Lang to play the part he created in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

Paris, June 4. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the first cinema show was celebrated yesterday at Paris by a banquet to the inventor, M. Lumiere of Lyon. M. Honnorat, French Minister of Public instruction, presided.

183
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

Paris, June 4 – The twenty-fifth anniversary of the first cinema show was celebrated yesterday at Paris by a banquet to the inventor, M. Lumiere of Lyon. M. Honnorat, French Minister of Public Instruction, presided. – Havas

184
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12
Summary:

Mr. Edward Mow Fung, sole agent in Hongkong for the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, Clintonville, Wisconsin, gave a dinner to representatives of both the English and vernacular press at To Yuen restaurant on Saturday evening. After dinner a film showing the many uses to which the auto trucks…

185
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-07
Summary:

One Pathe home cinema, complete with screen and 11 films each 500 ft., self-contained dynamo. In perfect condition. Price $250.00. Reply box no. 449, Co 'S. C. M. Post.'

186
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-14
Summary:

A breakdown of the electric light and power last night at ten o'clock threw a part of the city into darkness for three quarters of an hour and suspended work at the S. C. M. Post office for that period. Mr. Ray advises us that patrons of the Coronet Theatre who left owing to the stoppage…

187
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Belle Bennett in 'Bond of Fear' by Edith Kennedy.

188
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-24
Summary:

The restriction on luxury building in London keeps projected picture theatres in limbo. Meanwhile a cinema at Ealing has added unto itself a ball-room, a smoking lounge and a cafe.

189
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-01 - 1920-12-01
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, a photoplay with an amazing soul, George Loane Tucker's production, 'The Miracle Man,' from the famous stage play by George M. Cohan in 8 reels. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 5 and 6 and a fine Sennett comedy. Illustration…

190
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-14
Summary:

Cinema (Pathe) with 11 plays, each film about 500 ft. long. Suitable for Drawing room entertainments, perfect order, demonstration any time, price $220. Apply box no. 808, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

191
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.: George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. January 27 remarks: 'Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this Theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W.…

192
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W. Ray.

193
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-27
Summary:

Screen vs. stage. In the big entertainment centres, there exist considerable differences of opinion as to the respective merits of screen and stage. We invite the public to be the judges as to whether the screen version does not invariably possess much higher entertainment value than the acted…

194
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27
Summary:

The well-known Coronet Theatre, the Eastern Theatre (Queen's Road East), the projected Kowloon Theatre (erection of which is about to begin on the ground of the Club de Recreio), together with three theatres in Canton and interests in Macao, are about to amalgamated under the company name…

195
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate,' in 6 reels. Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this Theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W. Ray.

196
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-28 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Eastern Cinema, Wanchai, tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, etc, and Gibson and Doreen, novelty musical experts. Picture included.

197
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-28
Summary:

There has just been formed a company under the name of Hong Kong Amusements, Ltd., a corporation under the Hong Kong company law, with a share capital of $200,000. It will amalgamate the well-known Coronet Theatre, the Eastern Theatre (Queen's Road East) the projected Kowloon Theatre (…

198
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

The family Gibson will make their last appearance in 'Fun On a Battleship' in Hongkong Theatre. Norma Talmadge, will delight her numerous admirers in a 6-part drama, 'The Right of Purchase,' an interesting play written by Joseph Schenk. The latest improvement at the theatre…

199
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

By permission of Commodore W. Bowden Smith, a cinema performance was arranged in the Naval Yard on Friday, by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Tamar in aid of the dependents of those lost in H. M. Submarine K 5. Mr. H. W. Ray of the 'Coronet' who is always ready to assist…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-01
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – At a recent meeting held in London of the entertainment world, at Drury Lane, it has been taken up with enthusiasm by all theatres, music-halls, cinemas and the concert halls, by the Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-Service Men.