A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Darling of New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 14 Remarks: Tonight at the Coronet. Ilustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' Tomorrow at all shows, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Darling of New York' this evening. The film will appeal to young and old and features Baby Peggy, who is second only to Jackie Coogan among the screen's child favourites.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-17 - 1924-03-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre management has decided to extend the screening of Baby Peggy's 'The Darling of New York' for two more days i.e. today and tomorrow. Originally, the picture was scheduled to screen for three days only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-18 - 1924-03-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.' The Star: Today & tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-06
Summary:

Your last opportunity to see Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' The gigantic film spectacle at bargain prices; matinees at 40 & 60 cents; nights at 60 cents & $1. Commencing tomorrow, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Elsie Ferguson and Wallace Reid in 'Forever.' George Fitzmaurice's Paramount super production. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling New York,' a Universal-Jewel big picture. Directed by King Baggot. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Darling of New York' featuring Baby Peggy. The film is known to be for children of all ages.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the Grand Old Man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Our own Topical includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Short engagement of Miss Refa Miller. Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century Comedy, Felix Cartoon and Our own Topical.

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow: William Russell in 'The Lady from Longacre.' Charles Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Our own Topical film, and Prizma-colour. March 4 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today till Sunday, the great Fox comedy, 'Six Cylinder Love' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Also our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today to Sunday, William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy.