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: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the picture that is sheer delight at the little house that shows the big pictures in other words, 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Humour, pathos, love, adventure – they are all in this fine picture; and Mabel Normand is 'Mickey,' the most delightful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Semnet's [sic] masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances: $1.00 and 6 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Molly [sic] King, Gladys Hulette, and Enid Markey will all be on view at the Coronet this week, together with the String Band of 'The Empress of Russia,' which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, out own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; Soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the Slave Mart of Ancient Babylon to the Marriage Market of Today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: At 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1 and 80 cents. Film plot and pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

A beautiful screen presentation, and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at 'The Coronet,' a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

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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…

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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.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Auction Block' only. At ordinary prices.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. July 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Probation Wife,' after last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. August 3 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Venus Model,' also Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also 'Snub' comedy and 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-03 - 1920-09-06
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'Her Only Way.' Also Snub Comedy, Pathe News and 'Around the Town.' September 6 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides' and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Also Billy West in 'The Hobo.' Popular prices. At 7.15 p.m., Pathe presents George B. Seitz and Margaret [sic] Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged.' October 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of 'Bound and Gagged.'