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: 1918-11-29
Summary:

A packed house attended Victoria Theatre to see 'When a Man sees Red.' The film is full of powerful incidents with William Farnum playing the leading role. It is based on Larry Evan's well-known story. Film synopsis included. Completing the programme is an amusing picture '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production, 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans, preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy, 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' No increase of prices, but no…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans from his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preordered by the most laughable sunshine comedy '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

In 'Once Aboard The Lugger,' Eileen Dennes gives us a character as Mary, while Evan Thomas contributes to the part of George. The other cast included Gwynne Herbert and John MacAndrews. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

First-class comedies are few and far between. We have secured for the Coronet some of the funniest comedies ever screened. They feature Larry Semon. We are showing the first of these tonight. Come and see Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' There is also 'The City of Comrades' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' Also Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in The Way of a Woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Hongkong film comedies have hitherto been divided into three main classes: Charlie Chaplin masterpieces, Harold Lloyd gems, and others. However, a new class will be introduced, and that is the Larry Semon comedy. Yesterday, at the Coronet, 'The Bakery' was the first one screened.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th at 9 p.m., matinee today and tomorrow, 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Sat. 3rd to Mon. 5th at 9 p.m., 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 to 12 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector,' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight from 9 to 12 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 each.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Kowloon Theatre, tonight from 9 to 12 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday only at 9 p.m., matinee Saturday 5.45 p.m., 'The Devil's Passkey.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th at 9.15 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B., D. S. O., R. N., will tell the story of Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector,' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering [sic] Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday & Saturday only at 9 p.m. and matinee Sat. 5.45 p.m., 'The Devil's Pass-Key.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th, 15 9 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans will tell the story of 'Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition,' the lecture will be ilustrated by latern slides from photographs taken by members of the expedition. H. E. The Governor will…