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: 1921-01-20
Summary:

With reference to Mr H. W. Ray, Manager of Coronet Theatre, the building which can accommodate about 400 people will commence on the new Kowloon Cinema on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

The work has commenced upon the erection of the Kowloon cinema, Mr. Ray's latest enterprise. The new cinema, which is to seat four hundred, will be conducted upon novel lines. Apart from pictures, the dancing craze is to be catered for.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. Illustration included. The Coronet: Closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, special attraction, the great Chefalo. Also change of pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. The Coronet: closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the great Chefalo, also change of pictures daily. Prices: 5.30, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-15
Summary:

The Son of Tarzan, reputed the best of the Tarzan pictures, is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre. Two new machines are being installed, ensuring project of the 'Coronet' standard.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The Pinero play which forms the chief attraction at the Kowloon Theatre will be new to most people. 'Mind the Paint Girl,' starring Anita Stewart will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Charles Ray, the famous Thomas H. Ince star, is the central figure of the story of 'Playing the Game,' his newest Paramount picture, which has just been released. Film synopsis included. 'Playing the Game' is said to be one of the best pictures in which Mr. Ray has been seen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-31 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

The management of Kowloon Theatre beg to announce that the new dance floor will be at the disposal of patrons before and after the performance, commencing Tuesday, November 1st. The orchestra will be in attendance at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Revised prices: matinee 50 cents, soiree 80 cents. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28
Summary:

Come on In,' produced by Paramount, will be the principal holiday attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. Meanwhile, the Coronet Theatre will also screen 'Nurse Marjorie' and 'The Dice of Destiny' on Sunday and Monday respectively. On the…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-01-31
Summary:

To Kowloon residents! Commencing tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1st, 1922, Kowloon Theatre will be under the personal management of Mr. H. W. Ray. The film programme will be changed three times weekly; Tuesday only being devoted to dancing. Some very fine pictures have been secured for the new…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray will take over personal management of the Kowloon Theatre from tomorrow. Under the new scheme, the programme will be changed three times a week and Tuesday night will be devoted to dancing. A new feature will be ‘monthly tickets', which will entitle the purchaser to one seat…

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

With Mr. H. W. Ray taking charge of personal management of the Kowloon Theatre, the theatre is expected to match the standards of the Coronet Theatre. Things have started to happen in the Kowloon Theatre; starting from an improved orchestra to a monthly ticket system allowing patrons to see…

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

At the Kowloon Theatre, Mr. H. W. Ray, the Colony's entertaining amusement expert, announced that the new scheme will provide three changes of the programme a week and one dance (on Tuesday). Another new feature is the introduction of monthly tickets: $4 for matinees only and $6 for any…

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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: 1922-02-20
Summary:

His Home Town' will be the main picture at a special matinee for children in the afternoon at the Kowloon Theatre. The management admits that the idea was suggested by the success of the recent cinema show arranged by Mr. Severn and Mrs. Pollock for the children of Helena May Institute…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-22
Summary:

For Champions Day the Kowloon Theatre has secured a picture entitled 'Hard-Boiled,' a Paramount feature starring Dorothy Dalton.