A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 24 Remarks: Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Les Miserables.'

6
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘Ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., the sensational transatlantic serial, 'The Circus King,' featuring the daredevil of the screen, Eddie Polo. The only new serial film at present in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-10 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes one and two. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes one and two. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 13 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-20
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.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-23 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Polly of the Circus.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' Ordinary matinee prices. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System' in 10 parts. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Not for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 7 and 8 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

The little house has another big picture tonight, in Metro's 7-part wonder play, 'Blue Jeans' featuring Viola Dana, showing at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15. Don't forget 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.