A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 14-16, showing a thrilling and interesting story 'What Happened to Mary,' 1-6 series; also Keystone comics; on Feb 17, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

On Feb 17, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring,' more thrilling and exciting; also Keystone comics; on Feb 21, see last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-21 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

From Feb 21-23, showing last 6 series of 'What Happened to Mary'; also Keystone comics; on Feb 24, see 5th and 6th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-16 - 1921-03-18
Summary:

Julian Eltinge in 'The Clever Mrs. Eltinge' [sic], a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 3 & 4 in 4 parts.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-29
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Long Arm of Dannister' [sic] (7 parts), and 'Be My Wife.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 7 & 8 in 4 parts.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-23 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Pathe presents Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 13 and 14.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-05-03
Summary:

Mary MacLaren in the Universal special 'Bonnie Bonnie Lassie,' a comedy drama in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episode 15 (final).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-23
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the programme includes a fine comedy entitled 'The Fly Cop' in which Billy West takes the role. This is followed with a magnificent drama 'Stranded in Arcady' with Vernon Castle in the leading role.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Paula Shay in 'Forbidden Fruit,' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' Plan at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-24 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'Life's Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' Comedy and Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Comedy and Gazette. Fox-trot Competition next Tuesday, June 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today. 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Tomorrow, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Tomorrow, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Fox-trot Competition next…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre was going to screen 'Uncharted Seas' featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. Today, Coronet management announces the withdrawal of 'Uncharted Seas' which steadily gained popularity over the period of its screening. Griffith's masterpiece 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening D.W. Griffith's film 'The Birth of a Nation.' The film exhibits the events of the American Civil War. Although it was first made some years ago, it is still considered a first-class attraction both in England and America.