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: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Those who see Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' his newest National attraction, at the Coronet Theatre this week, probably never will forget the courtroom scene. Film synopsis included. There are only two brief subtitles during his recital, which occupies about ten minutes of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan is always welcome at the Coronet. Today in his latest film 'Trouble,' he will be received with special pleasure. Film plot included. The second picture is Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The film is quite the best comedy yet turned out by the sad-faced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Although Jackie Coogan is the featured attraction on the Coronet bill this week, it is no disparagement to him to say that this is only one of several big hits in the programme. For instance, we know a good many people who will leave the theatre thinking of nothing else but Buster Keaton. He is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton, per media of the Coronet screen, continue to delight film fans in town. Jackie appears in 'Trouble.' Buster Keaton is becoming most familiar here, and advance reports were quite correct in announcing 'The Boat' as his best to date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Everybody's in trouble at the Coronet Theatre just now. First, there's little Jackie Coogan. Then Buster Keaton, who has turned his hand to boat-building. 'Trouble' and 'The Boat' are widely dissimilar in type, but they are both chock full of humour, and should not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Following up the run of big pictures recently shown at the Star, comes the announcement of the booking of Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' This picture will be shown today only. Little Master Coogan always pleases, and in the present film, he is considered to be at his best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.