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: 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: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-20
Summary:

Kowloon had nothing to complain of Saturday night's show provided by Hongkong Amusements, Ld. [sic] At the Coronet Theatre, a big picture entitled 'The Last of his Race' was screened. Also, the inimitable Harold Lloyd shall conclude the programme with 'Get In and Get Under.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

Many Hongkong people went twice to see Douglas Fairbanks in his breezy comedy 'Say! Young Fellow,' when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre, but Kowloon cinema patrons will have the one opportunity only in this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Holiday Time Table. The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25 at 6 and 9.15, December 26, 27 and 28 at 2.30 and 7.15; Louise Glaum in The Leopard Woman, December 26, 27 and 28 at 5.15 and 9.15, December 29 at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15; Nazimova in The Brat, December 30, 31 at 2.30, 5.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Kowloon is coming into its own and it looks as though it is, not going to go on playing Cinderella to Hongkong for very much longer. Every week there are two dances over at the Kowloon Theatre, in addition to the ordinary picture night, Mr. Ray has wirelessed out to sea and secured the services…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances tonight, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the first Realart picture to be shown in Hongkong, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Headline: St. Vitus
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-16
Summary:

A film company recently claimed St Vitus as the patron saint of the cinema. The Dance of St. Vitus became a familiar phrase, and gave its name to a nervous disorder. If the cinema now claims him as their patron saint, we suggest to the Hongkong Amusements Ltd. that instead of running so much…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Law of the Yukon' this evening. The film is based on a poem of the same name by Robert W. Service. It is also one of the big pictures in the new series Hong Kong Amusements Ltd. have secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-16 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Go to 'The Devil.' Kowloon residents, please see this picture in Hongkong, as we have been unable to make arrangements to screen it at Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight, visit of the prince of wales and 'What Women Will Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, Cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-12 - 1922-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Anna Q. Nilson in 'What Women Will Do,' and 'The Visit To Hongkong of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Luck of the Irish,' in 7 parts and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-12 - 1922-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Anna Q. Nilsson in 'What Women Will Do.' Also 'The Visit to Hongkong of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Luck of the Irish' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget.