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: 1919-11-20 - 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' April 8 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Shadows,' also ‘Snub' Comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe News. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' with Henry B. Walthall, based on the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the third big picture, E. Phillips Oppenheim's weird and powerful drama, 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts, featuring Henry B. Walthall and Helene Chadwick. Also 'How Dry I Am,' ‘Snub' best comedy to date and an interesting Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer Film Co. presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' featuring Henry B. Walthall in 7 parts, also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'How Dry I Am' and Pathe News. April 14 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on E. Phillips Oppenheim's 'The Long Arm of Mannister' in 7 parts,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-14
Summary:

Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, April 26th to 29th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe news; 2. 'Going! Going! Gone!,' a Rolin comedy; 4. D. W. Griffith presents the picture that ends on a woman's no, 'The Great Love' in 7 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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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: South China Morning Post
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 very latest comedy, 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. 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: 1920-05-11 - 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-17
Summary:

Magnetic Elsie Janis in her own delightful production, 'Nearly a Lady,' a novel combination of wild west and high society, of love and many kinds of sport. An idea picture for a summer's evening. And Mack Sennett's bathing girls supporting Charles Murray in 'A Bedroom…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

The picture programme includes, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady' and Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' The Coronet orchestra will be in attendance. Refreshments of the best quality will be served at cost price: iced mineral waters, tea or coffee, ice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission 40 cents. The programme includes: Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Today at 11 to 8.30, fine picture programme including, 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside,' and Madame Petrova in 'The Law of the Land.' Admission 40 cents. Usual 9.15 performance at usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

Today's the day, 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission: 40 cents. The programme includes Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside'…