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: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-02
Summary:

The management of the Coronet present England's film of the Great War, 'The Better ‘Ole' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 2 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Better 'ole' featuring…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘Ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-04
Summary:

Come and be introduced to 'The Better ‘Ole' tonight at the Coronet. Remarks: Film title suspected from the illustration.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-05 - 1920-02-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet beg to announce a gala performance of 'The Better ‘Ole' at the Coronet Theatre on Friday, February 6th, at 11 a.m. at which excellency the governor has promised to be present as patron. Tickets, $2 per seat, may be obtained at the theatre. Fifty percent of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-06 - 1920-02-06
Summary:

All roads tonight will lead to the Coronet. Book your seats for 'The Better ‘Ole' in advance and thus avoid disappointment. Illustration included.

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Headline: Ullo!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Make the weekend a memorable one by a visit to the Coronet. Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Saturday at 7.15 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

If you believe in fostering British trade; if you think that British films have the right of way in a British colony; and if, thinking and believing thus, you have not yet been 'The Better ‘Ole.' You will, doubtless, make an effort to attend the final performance tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

The management of the Coronet ask the cooperation of the 3,000 people who have already seen 'The Better ‘Ole' in securing a full house at the final performance at 9.15 tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘Ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, first two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial, 'The Circus King' featuring Eddie Polo. The only new serial film at present in Hongkong. February 9 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘ole.…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Better 'Ole.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, the management of the Coronet will again present for positively two nights only, the most delightful picture ever shown in Hongkong, 'The Better ‘Ole.' If you have not yet done so, will you endeavour tonight to make the acquaintance of Britain's best picture…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-27
Summary:

Screen vs. stage. In the big entertainment centres, there exist considerable differences of opinion as to the respective merits of screen and stage. We invite the public to be the judges as to whether the screen version does not invariably possess much higher entertainment value than the acted…