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: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Artcraft picture, 'Under the Greenwood Tree,' is an imposing one, which is to appear at the World Theatre this evening. Taken from H. V. Esmond's stage play, scenario by Adrian Gil-Spear, directed by Emile Chautard and the leading character acted by Elsie Ferguson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Dragon's Net' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Headline: Kowloon Dances
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-29
Summary:

In Kowloon Theatre, a neglige dance will be held and Wednesday night there will be a special dance for which the music will be furnished by 'Pine Tree State's' a famous Jazz Band.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Tonight (Monday), May 29th, 'Life's Greatest Question.' Tomorrow (Tuesday), May 30th, Negligee dance (fox-trot competition postponed). Wednesday, May 31st, special dance with music by American Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band of the 'Pine Tree State.'

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Headline: Kowloon Dances
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre transposes the dancing fixtures tonight and tomorrow night, with the support by 'Pine Tree State's' jazz band.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Today 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Special dance with Jazz Band of the Pine Tree State tonight. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Circumstances compel the following change: special dance with Jazz Band of the Pine Tree State tonight (May 30th) and Negligee dance tomorrow night (May 31st).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim' is the latest attraction at the World Theatre. It is comedy in its highest sense. The achievement is pure artistry and make us inclined to dub Chaplin the Max Beerbohm of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21