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: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Do you remember in the early days of moving pictures, the wonder that greeted the appearance of 'Quo Vadis?' Do you remember how far in advance it was of all other screen productions? Signor Guazzoni, producer of this masterpiece of other days, now has another mighty creation to his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis?') presents the magnificent historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.' (See special advertisement on page 5.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-28
Summary:

Guazzoni, Italy's wizard of the screen, felt the inspiration of this when he produced 'Quo Vadis'; it is evident again in his latest success, 'The Sack of Rome.' Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. The Coronet management claims to be showing Gauzzoni's historical picture at the same time as it is being exhibited in London and actually ahead of the American film houses. This film would make someone recall the film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Final showing today, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also our own Topical Film, the latest newsreel of the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup,' Century Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Signal Tower.' Also Inkwell Comedy and our own Topical. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Little John Revue Co. Prices: 5.30, $1 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

For one day more, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Court,' 'Easy Street' and 'The Immigrant.' Also Felix Cartoon and our own Topical Film. The enormous success of our wonderful all comedy program compels us to postpone the showing of Reginald Denny's great dramatic…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, Strongheart in 'The Love Master,' a First National attraction. Patrons will be pleased to hear that the 1924-1925 First National pictures have now arrived. All brand new and complete. 'Masters of China,' intimate portraits of Chang Tso Lin, Tuan Chi Jui…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Strongheart in 'The Love Master,' a First National picture with Lillian Rich. Also 'Master of China,' Felix Cartoon and our own Topical. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart (the wonder dog) in 'The Love Master' with Lillian Rich, a First National attraction. Patrons will be pleased to hear that the 1924-1925 First National pictures have now arrived. All brand new and complete. Also 'Masters of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'My American Wife.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker.' Also our own Topical and B. A. T. Scenic. Tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' 12 wonderful reels of English history…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

A picture that pleases everybody! Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley Departure of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Other items in our own Topical Film include a close up of Sir Harry Lauder; the Official Farewell to General Fowler; Hongkong vs the Navy at Rugger. There is also a Screen Review of 1924.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Another big Coronet success! All records broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy,' 8 reels of sheer delight. Come and see yourself on the screen in our own Topical.