A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The film, 'The Port of Missing Men,' featuring Arnold Daly. Keystone comics including 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snooker's Disguise' [sic]. Australian cartoon gazette included. Band night on Saturday.…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. 'Caprice' in 4 parts, featuring Mary Pickford, by The Famous Players Films Co. Pictures including 'Harry Gazette' and 'Schnitz, The Tailor' (by Keystone). Comics including 'Oh! My…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-11 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. A drama 'The Evil Genius' in 3 parts by Eclair. A romance 'Clancarty' by London Film Ltd. in 2 parts. Films including 'In the Enemy's Lines,' 'Panama Canal' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

Tonight, Eclair presents 'The Evil Genius' in 3 parts, an intensely interesting social drama showing probably the most wonderful fire scene ever screened; 'Clancarty' in 2 parts, a magnificent production by the London Films Ltd., a delightful romance in the time of William II…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-31
Summary:

Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 6th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts, more perplexing and exciting than ever; 'The Wreck,' a powerful drama by the K. B. Films Co. in 3 parts; 'Under Desperation's Spur,' drama by Kalen; 'Bunny's Scheme,…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

A powerful production by the Famous Players Co. 'Leah Kleschina' [sic] in 4 reels, featuring Charlotte [sic] Nillson; 'Pawns in the Game of Life,' a two reel drama by the Universal Company; 'Getting His Man,' cowboy drama by the Bison Co.; 'A Gentleman of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-26 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

An exceedingly exciting story in three reels by the Vitagraph Company, 'An Officer and a Gentleman'; a sensational drama 'Living Fear' by the Lubin Company in 2 reels; 'When East Comes West,' smuggling drama; comics: 'Dorothy Dandbridge'; 'Three of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-09-30
Summary:

The Famous Players Company presents 'The Prisoner of Zenda' in 4 parts; a screaming comedy 'My Friend from India' in 3 parts; 'The Cowboy and the Outlaw'; 'A Tale of the West.'

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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: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

The great Artcraft special 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy tonight at 9 p.m. Price of admission at 80 cents, children half price. Episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' today and tomorrow at The Coronet, Wednesday at The…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, opening of the Kowloon Theatre with the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck. Also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. A splendid programme. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half-price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet,…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. precisely, the event of the season, the great Artcraft special, 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy. Price of admission: 80 cents, children half price. Today and tomorrow at the Coronet, Wednesday at the Kowloon, '…

13
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, for one night only, 'The Lost City' episodes 6, 7 and 8, Snub Comedy and British Gazette at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird.' Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, Maeterlinck's masterpiece, 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review at the Coronet. At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline' at the Kowloon.

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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 - 1921-06-22
Summary:

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.