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: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

On Oct 14, serial feature, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comedy: 'Oscar in Search of a Wife' in 2 parts; orchestra performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

On Oct 18, serial feature, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts' in 15 episodes of 30 parts, orchestra in attendance; on Oct 21, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

On Oct 20, see 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; a farce comedy 'The Trouserless Policeman' in 2 parts, orchestra in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

On Oct 25-27, showing two serial exclusives: 5th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 28, 6th and 7th episodes of 'Million Dollar Mystery' and 6th episodes of 'The Trey O' Hearts,' orchestra in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

The highest water-mark in the art of dramatic expression has been attained by Frank Keenan in the series of dramatic photoplays in which he features. Of this list of successes must be mentioned 'The Master Man,' the portrayal of which character calls for the best he is able to give of…