A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Molly [sic] King, Gladys Hulette, and Enid Markey will all be on view at the Coronet this week, together with the String Band of 'The Empress of Russia,' which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, out own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; Soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the Slave Mart of Ancient Babylon to the Marriage Market of Today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: At 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1 and 80 cents. Film plot and pictures included.

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

A beautiful screen presentation, and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at 'The Coronet,' a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Auction Block' only. At ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. $500 or bust, Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. May 24 Remarks: On page 5, today at 2.30 p.m., last performance of 'Aladdin,' and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Cupids.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Mayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts. May 27 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. No film title mentioned. May 28 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Film reviews included. May 31 Remarks: Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m. On page 5, another ad. on…

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' in 6 parts. June 8, 9 & 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 12 Remarks: On page 5, ad. on Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman' only. Picture and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennet's [sic] bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Nearly a Lady…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters,' also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette. June 21 & 22 Remarks: On page 10, ad. on 'Cheating Cheaters,' also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty'…