A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Charles Darrell's world famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps,' played by the original company. A stage play 'When London Sleeps' after a long run at the Princess of Wales Theatre. May 12-14 remarks: 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine,' and…

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre, in its usual enterprising manner, screened yesterday Charles Darrell's famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps' in four parts. The film version of this drama, which had been performed in almost every town in the British Isles, closely follows…

103
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Frank Keenan's screen triumph 'More Trouble.' Film plot included. Hailed by the New York critics as the best picture play of the year! May 15-17 remarks: 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

With the customary idea of supplying films that are a pleasure to see and free from penny-dread-fullness, the Coronet Theatre management yesterday presented an excellent picture programme, the star film being 'More Trouble.' The piece is excellently acted by Frank Keenan. Film synopsis…

105
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl From Bohemia' at the Coronet. Photo included. May 19-22 remarks: 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

106
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-12
Summary:

Lilian Gish in 'Sold for Marriage.' 'Dirty Work in a Laundry.' British Gazette No.528-9. The Coronet has installed four extra exhaust fans which means that the air is completely renewed every five minutes. Booking at Robinson's.

107
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

Tonight, Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin From Broadway.' British Gazette No. 534- 535 and comedy. Sunday, showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play 'Ghosts.'

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-05 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Many of the most modern scientific inventions are utilised in these two episodes starring Pearl White. On Sunday, you will also witness the guards triumphal march through London. There is a most interesting British Gazette.…

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

A very attractive bill has been prepared for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre tonight. There is an extra-selected star photoplay entitled 'Todd of the Times' with Frank Keenan seen in one of his best character impersonations. The British Gazette is very topical, and a Harold Lloyd…

110
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Prior arrangements make it possible for us to show William Fox's Red-Blooded Western Comedy Drama, 'The Blue Streak' at the Coronet. October 15 remarks: William High and Violet Palmer in 'The Blue Streak.' 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' British Gazette No. 563.…

111
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

The Wager,' the production is in Metro's well-known style. October 18 remarks: Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Billy West in 'The Slave.' British Gazette No. 564-5. Booking at Robinson's.

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

A very attractive bill is announced by the Victoria Theatre tonight. The programme is diversified and 'Go Get'em Garringer,' although a queer name, is a very fine drama and certain to please. A fine comic and an up-to-date British Gazette comprise the other items.

113
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

114
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.

115
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.

116
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

The sinner who became a saint and the saint who became a sinner. December 12 remarks: Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arrangement on the evil men do. Harold Lloyd 'Swat the Crook' and British Gazette. Matinee: 11 and 12 episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

117
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today, Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People,' Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Hollard [sic] in 'Hello, Teacher,' British Gazette No.485 and 'His Father's Son.'

118
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

Today, Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.' British Gazette, 'The Social Pirates.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Atta Boy's Last Race.'

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-08 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Commencing Friday, Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves,' a five-act dram of renunciation and self-sacrifice. Matinee: Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' January 9 remarks: British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's. January 10 remarks:…

120
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.