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: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents 'The Sack of Rome.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The performances at the Coronet yesterday were signalised by capacity houses who immensely enjoyed 'The Sack of Rome,' produced by the author of 'Quo Vadis?' the film sustains the claims made for it as being a beautiful spectacular panorama of Rome under the temporal power of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-22 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'Pay Day.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-22 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen three comedies this week, starting from Monday. The first comedy will be Charlie Chaplin's two-part comedy 'Pay Day.' Film synopsis included. The other two comedies are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a special all-comedy programme, including Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes' [sic], this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

Lots of people will be taking advantage of this week to see the special all-comedy programme of Coronet, with Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' at its head, which begins at the popular picture house today. Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon all in the programme. Film review…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

With arrangements made for fighting the heat, the Coronet Theatre is screening an all-comedy programme. The programme is headed by Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' The other two comedies include Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon.

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Headline: Pay Day'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Tonight is your last chance to see 'Pay Day.' Illustration of Charlie Chaplin included. Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?' July 9 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day.' Also 'That Girl Montana.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' Also 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day.' Also 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Pay Day,' 'Grandma's Boy' and Jazz Band. At 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…