A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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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: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' 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: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal,' also Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. Also British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes 1 and 2 of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 16 Remarks: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘ole.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. 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: 1920-02-26 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Owing to the big demand for seats, the management of the Coronet beg to announce two-day performances of 'The Honor System' tomorrow at 2.15 and 5 p.m. sharp. Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Booking at the Theatre. February 28 Remarks: On page 12, another ad. on 'The Honor System…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' Ordinary matinee prices. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System' in 10 parts. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Not for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 7 and 8 in 4 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, a super production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in Blue Jeans in 7 reels. March 13 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro's 'Blue Jeans,' also showing 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615 and 'The Code of the Yukon.' Also first 'Snub' Comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12. March 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lews in 'The Code of the Yukon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30 p.m., 'For the Honour of Australia.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'The House of Tears.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Giving the Bride Away.' March 22 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A Daughter of the Gods'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord and Lady Algy' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'It's a Hard Life' and British Gazette. Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soirees, $1.50 and 80 cents. April 5 Remarks: Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-11
Summary:

Miss Constance Talmadge's performance in 'A Temperamental Wife' showing at the Coronet until Sunday next. An interesting Gazette showing happenings at home, together with a very laughable Snub Pollard comedy entitled 'Raise the Rent' is included in the Coronet programme…

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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: 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.