A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10 - 1912-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama 'The Martyrs'; Burlesque performance by Eilun Mung & R. H. Stephenson; Showing new feature 'London Graphic' by the Gaumont Co.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1912-02-10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10
Summary:

Tonight's programme at the Bijou Theatre is one of special attraction, the art picture being 'The Martyrs,' a fine classic tragedy by Corneille, the Shakespeare of France. There is a burlesque by artistes Murray and Stephenson. A new and taking feature is the 'London Graphic…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. Performance by…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. K484.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Today at 5.45, Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.' The launching of the s. s. Hellen at Kowloon dock. August 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. K484.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'Experimental Marriage.' The launching of the S. S. Hellen at Kowloon Dock. August 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1921-09-19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond portrays a young tenderfoot actor who suddenly finds himself the central figure in a lot of hair-raising, uncomfortable and highly amusing adventures in Montana and all for the love…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond starred as the lead role while the story is written by Byron Morgan.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. 484.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, for one night only, 'Once Aboard the Lugger.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. K484.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, for one night only, Once Aboard the Lugger. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 - Tel 484
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Artcraft presents Wm. S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. 484.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Artcraft presents Wm. S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. K484.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Artcraft presents William S. Hart in 'The Tiger Man.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15 - Tel 484
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. 484.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre: Tel. K484.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-26
Summary:

William Desmond in 'The Prince and Betty.'

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley' and Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy.' Kowloon Theatre: special dance with jazz band from S. S. silver state. Tickets $1.50. Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1921-12-30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

There is real jazz tonight at Kowloon Theatre when the American Jazz orchestra of S. S. Silver state will provide the music. Dancing from 9 to 1, $1.50 per ticket. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema House Deluxe
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley' and Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy.' Kowloon Theatre, special dance with jazz band, and Cabaret dance from S. S. Silver State. Tickets $1.50. Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'