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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrmann Comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrman comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrman comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Lehrmann Comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow 6 & 9.15, Bebe Daniels in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman super comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow, 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is offering a special attraction today, and for one day only. It is a film entitled 'The Midnight Stage,' which is actually an Americanised version of 'The Lyons Mail,' the play which made Sir Henry Irving famous. The film is starred by Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening 'The Midnight Stage' for one day only. Featuring Mr. Frank Keenan, the film is an Americanised version of 'The Lyons Mail,' the play which made Sir Henry Irving famous. The film promises the same level of craftsmanship as its prototype.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-19 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Matinees daily at 5.45 (6 p.m. on Sundays). Today, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Friday and Saturday, Thos. H. Ince presents Henry B. Walthall in the Paramount-Artcraft special 7-reel production, 'False Faces.' Sunday and Monday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 & 9.15, H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces,' a Paramount special.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-20
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents Henry B. Walthall in seven whirlwind reels of mystery and romance, 'False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft special.