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: 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: 1921-07-04 - 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

Reopen tonight with 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry, five big stars in one fine picture. There is also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Start the Show,' Paramount Magazine and Bray Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' with the wonderful cast, Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin, Cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin and cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09
Summary:

O. Henry, who knew his 'Bagdad on the Subway,' disclosed with colourful accuracy, bizarre adventure of the mysterious underworld. Upton Sinclair and Benjamin B. Hampton changed his vision to motion pictures entitled 'The Money-Changers,' which paints in powerful colours the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, John Emerson and Anita Loos present 'Come on In.' Sunday at all shows, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie.' Monday at all shows, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-30 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Come On In!'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'Come on In.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-01-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's.

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00 each. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-01 - 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Kowloon Church Men's Association Dance. No public performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-01 - 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Kowloon Church Men's Association dance. No picture performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-01 - 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Kowloon Church men's association dance. No public performance.

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.