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: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

The Raggedy Two' by Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, accompanied by songs and dances, latest motion pictures; for one week only, commencing Saturday, the great powerful drama, 'Her Dreadful Secret' (Roger La Honte), length 7,500 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-14 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Tonight the great powerful drama, 'Her Dreadful Secret' (Roger La Honte), length 7,500 feet; 'The Raggedy Two' by Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, accompanied by songs and dances, latest motion pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

May 7, 8 and 9, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photo drama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Misa Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07
Summary:

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

Mr Willy Rogers, critic of the art in Paris, French soldier, and Mr Raoul Bigazzi, Italian soldier, both released from service as disabled through wounds and sickness, have just arrived on a tour of propaganda for the benefit of blind soldiers. Mr Rogers will give a series of interesting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance at 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats), Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, 'Young Mr. Jazz' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

Jubilo,' the principal feature in today's continuous performance at the Coronet, is advertised by the Goldwyn Film Corporation as their funniest picture with the biggest star, Will Rogers. Film synopsis included. Other items in the programme included a new British Gazette, a Harold…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance, 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats). Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, Young Mr. Jazz and British Gazette. July 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Jubilo' only. July 8…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-06 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Will Roger's in 'Jubilo.' 'The Silent Mystery' episode two. 'Young Mr. Jazz' and British Gazette.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-08 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Today at 11 to 4.45 and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'Jubilo' featuring Will Rogers, the brightest, breeziest picture play since 'Mickey' and 'The Yankee Way'; the film that has charmed all who have witnessed it; proclaimed by Goldwyn as their best…

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14 - 1921-02-17
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde.' Also 'All in a Day' and British Gazette. February 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Goldwyn presents inimitable Will Rogers in Rex Beach's drama on regeneration, 'Laughing…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-14 - 1921-02-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde,' 'All in a Day,' and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-14 - 1921-02-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde.' Also showing 'All in a Day' and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-04-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Money Changers.' At 2.30 and 7.15, 'Pirate Gold' episodes 5, 6 and 7. April 30 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Snub Comedy. Tomorrow, Sunday, May 1st at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also Retarded…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-04-30
Summary:

Tomorrow (Sunday), May 1st, for one day only at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' an amusing story of a modern Hobo. Also retarded motion studies, ‘Snub' Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-04-30
Summary:

Last day of 'The Money Changers,' British Gazette and Snub Comedy. Tomorrow Sunday, May 1st at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' also Retarded Motion Studies and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde.' Also Eddie Boland in 'The Sleepyhead.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde' and Eddie Bolland [sic] in 'The Sleepy Head.'