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: 1919-04-01
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette showing the Armistice celebrations at Home and the surrender of some of the vessels of the German Fleet is attracting good crowds to the Coronet Theatre. Yesterday, at the two sessions, there were full houses. In advertising the film, the Coronet management advised…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' 'Her Father's Station.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500–501. April 24 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-09 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette, Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet in German waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson at them or with them – you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's. May 10 Remarks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

The pick of the pictures tonight at the Coronet. Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come Back.' Harold Lloyd in his latest laugh producer 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette. Showing at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Illustrations included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-21 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2. Also comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-26
Summary:

Pathea' not being a picture for children we are showing instead 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m. episode 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Panthea' not being a picture for children, we are showing instead, 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' 'Panthea' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' at 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2. November 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Today at 2.15 p.m., 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Panthea.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-24 - 1919-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Panthea.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

The Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m. 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Also British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, the Dolly Sisters in 'The Million Dollar Dollies,' British Gazette and selected comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Booking at Robinson's. November 29 remarks: British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon.' Augmented orchestra. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episode 5-8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight until Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film. December 1 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 6.15 p.m., William Desmond in 'Blood Will Tell.' British Gazette No. 575. Harold Lloyd in 'A Jazzed Honeymoon,' also augmented orchestra Sunday at 9.15 p.m., some splendid music. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, by general request, one more night of William Desmond and Enid Markey in 'Blood Will Tell.' The band of S. S. Korea will play at the 9.15 p.m. performance. December 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. 7.15 p.m., 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 5 to 8.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Just as there are some books which not to have read marks a defective education, so there are some plays which not to have seen shows lack of culture. Of these latter is 'Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the…