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: 1921-02-12 - 1921-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre and its associated interests have been taken over as from the 8th February 1921, by the above-named company, to the secretary of which all communications should, in future, be addressed. (P. O. Box No. 272). H. W. Ray, Joint Managing Director, Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

A brilliant steady picture 9 feet by 12 feet at a distance of 60 feet. This is what the Holmes Projector is capable of giving. There is no other similar machine capable of producing the same result. The price of the Holmes is $525; the sole agents are Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The Hongkong Amusements Limited are to be congratulated on their enterprise in connection with the newly acquired Wo Ping Cinema. The engagement for a short season of the famous magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, has done much to make known this new venture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21
Summary:

It is learned that World Theatre in Des Voeux Road will be taken over by the Hongkong Amusements Inc. and the transfer to the theatre will be made shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-24
Summary:

The Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has completed arrangements to take over the Queen's Theatre from August 1st. Improvements, we understand, will be effected, and the best programmes will be put on at ordinary prices. No picture shown there will be released for exhibition elsewhere in the Colony…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Ltd announces that they hold from First National the sole rights to exhibit 'The Kid' in Hongkong and they will institute legal proceedings should this film be shown in Hongkong without the consent of Hongkong Amusements Limited. Up to the time of issuing this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Westbound Limited,' the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction this afternoon and for next few days. Ralph Lewis heading an all-star cast. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27
Summary:

The well-known Coronet Theatre, the Eastern Theatre (Queen's Road East), the projected Kowloon Theatre (erection of which is about to begin on the ground of the Club de Recreio), together with three theatres in Canton and interests in Macao, are about to amalgamated under the company name…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

With the support of Hongkong Amusements Ltd., arrangements have been made for filming the more important incidents in the Prince's visit to Hongkong. Also, this interesting film will be screened at the Coronet Theatre almost before the Prince has left the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen the film recording of Prince's visit to the Colony. Thanks to the enterprise of the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., this unique picture, showing the principal events of the visit will be screened, the moment it is ready.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

104 Paramount films for 1924 and 24 'Felix, the Cat' comedies. Tonight, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow, 'April Folly' and Felix in '50-50.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Limited will take over the Queen's Theatre from 1st August next. Mr. H. W. Ray plans to procure latest releases from Paramount, United Artists, First National and Metro-Goldwyn with such big specials as 'Captain Blood' from Vitagraph, 'The Phantom of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Due to the enterprise of the Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., Star Theatre will be staging the Lee White Company for a brief season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-16 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Tod Sanborn and Queen's dance orchestra. Full particulars from Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. Tel. 4308.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

The Reveille' a picture which the Hongkong Amusements Ltd, rightly claim they are proud to show at the Star Theatre. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-28 - 1923-03-28
Summary:

The combined orchestras under the management of Hongkong Amusements Ltd. will give an orchestral concert on Sunday, April 1st at 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-28
Summary:

It needs courage in these warm days to stage anything which requires effort in the execution and some measure of concentration on the part of the audience but the venture of the Hongkong Amusements Limited in booking the Broadcasters for a three-night season at the Star Theatre. This little…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-08
Summary:

The 'Epic of Everest' will be shown at the Star Theatre for Kowloon school children. Principals of schools are requested to get in touch with Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-05
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the above theatre has been leased to the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., as from the 1st of March, 1923. Lee Lu Cheung, proprietor, Hongkong, 1st March, 1923.