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: 1921-06-14
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: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-27
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, extra special attraction, Mlla Vall' Heda and her company of Parisian artists from the folies Bergire in Le Globe D'Amour and Douglas Fairbanks in 'Mr. Fix-It.'

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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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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: 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: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

There are only two British picture houses in the Colony! The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy special, 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

Take a note of the splendid programmes they are showing tomorrow and Monday. The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of All-comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. to Sun at 9.15, Matinee Saturday & Sunday, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' 'Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

A picture for the kiddies! Export & Import Film Co. presents Col. Wm. N. Selig's 'The Jungle Goddess,' Elinor Field and Truman Van Dyke. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

The International Variety Company which, with its 'electric super jazz band' and its shimmy shakers, has been creating something of a sensation across the harbour this last night or two, is to be at the Kowloon Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Special Surprise will take place at the Kowloon Theatre tonight and the music is to be furnished by the International Variety Company's 'electric super jazz band.' The usual matinee picture show will take place at 5:45 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, Kowloon Theatre is going to host a dance performance, the music for which will be provided by International Variety Company's 'electric super jazz band.' The dance will be accompanied by vocal and terpsichorean numbers by the rest of the company. The usual matinee picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., announces two big attractions for the Kowloon Theatre today and tomorrow: First Finnish picture to be screened in the Colony, 'Flame of Life,' which is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, the same people who gave us 'Love's Crucible.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement, Ltd. announce the big attractions for the Kowloon people. Kowloon Theatre is going to screen the first Finnish picture of the colony, entitled 'Flame of Life,' a film version of a Finnish novel. The film is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company which also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-28 - 1922-12-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' in 10 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Thurs., Fri. & Sun, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Saturday, Fancy Carnival.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High & Dizzy,' and Mable Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower and the North.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Fri.-Sun., 'Silas Marner,' in 7 reels, 'The Stone Age,' and British Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. February 3 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Sun. Feb. 4th, 'A Beggar in Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Doris Keane in 'Romance.' Sun. Feb. 11, 'Trumpet Island.' Kowloon Theatre: Wed. & Thur. at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Little Clown,' Screen Snapshots and 'Snub' Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-09 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Doris Keane in 'Romance.' Sun. Feb. 11, 'Trumpet Island.' Kowloon Theatre: Fri. to Sun., Feb. 9-11, William Duncan in 'Where Men Are Men,' and Larry Semon in 'The Show.'