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: 1915-12-17
Summary:

The opium case continued. Mr. J. H. Taggart, manager of the Hongkong Hotel, said he had known a man named Sydney Cohen for about ten years. To witness's knowledge he was connected with the cinematograph business as he had seen films which he carried.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

Police Sgt. McDonald was in the role of defendant yesterday, being charged with assult by the proprietor of the Chung Fa Mo Toy cinema. Appearing to prosecute for the Chinese proprietor, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton said that at the evening exhibition of pictures on May 27 the defendant was watching the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Summonses against the Victoria Theatre, the Tai Ping Theatre, the Hongkong Theatre and Empire Theatre were heard yesterday at the Police Court. The case of the Victoria Theatre, which was summoned on three counts, was heard first, the charges being for neglecting to close a passage or gangway…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-20
Summary:

With reference to Mr H. W. Ray, Manager of Coronet Theatre, the building which can accommodate about 400 people will commence on the new Kowloon Cinema on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

The work has commenced upon the erection of the Kowloon cinema, Mr. Ray's latest enterprise. The new cinema, which is to seat four hundred, will be conducted upon novel lines. Apart from pictures, the dancing craze is to be catered for.

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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: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15, James…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-18 - 1921-07-19
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6; at 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5 & 6 of 'Daredevil Jack,' and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-20
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5 and 6, and at 9.15 p.m., Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 7 of 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 7 & 8 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 7. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 7 and 8. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 7, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 7 and 8. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley,' a First National attraction. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…