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: 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: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-23
Summary:

An O. Henry story at Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Other items include 'Open Another Bottle' and British Gazette. Note: tonight will be the only matinee performance of this programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-24
Summary:

Jack Pickford plays the Kid in O. Henry's story 'A Double Dyed Deceiver.' The film is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer,' directed by Henry Otto and Maxwell Karger. Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.'

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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.