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: 1923-01-01 - 1923-01-01
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is back again at the Coronet in another United Artists super film, and, believe us, it is a corker! See 'His Majesty, the American.' Usual prices. Sunday, January 7th, by universal request, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday to Wednesday, January 8 to 10…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01 - 1923-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Also Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is in his newest picture, 'His Majesty the American.' Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in his big new picture of laughter and love, thrills and surprises, 'His Majesty, the American.' Usual prices. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in His Majesty, the American. Kowloon Theatre: today at 5.45 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-03
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' dramatic comedy for United Artists, 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'His Majesty, the American' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The stunts performed by Mr. Fairbanks are eye-catching. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

More than a thousand people saw Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty the American' at the Coronet Theatre during New Year's Day.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday, January 8th, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Frank Keenan in 'The Bells' and Ben Turpin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Frank Keenan in 'The Bells,' and Ten [sic] Turpin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is still screening Douglas Fairbanks' 'His Majesty, the American.' On Sunday, it will be replaced by the Swedish picture 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness' which was appreciated by the London Times. On Monday, Coronet Theatre will screen Douglas Fairbanks…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

His Majesty the American,' with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Much has been expected of the film, for it is the first production to be released by filmdom's 'Big Four' – the United Artists Corporation, of which Mary…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty the American' is still delighting Coronet audiences and will, it is safe to predict, continue to do so until the film gives place on Sunday to 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness,' the great Swedish picture of which the London Times declared that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Frank Keenan in 'The Bells' and Ben Turpin Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Have you seen Doug. Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American' yet? Tomorrow is the last day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Homespun Folks.' Prices: matinee, 60 cents; soiree, $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Homespun Folks.'