A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-09 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

Showing on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March, the first 5 parts of 'Dolly of the Dailies,' a great exciting drama in 11 parts. Also good comedies.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

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Headline: Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Last performance of all comedy programme at the Coronet. Tonight, special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

Saturday at 2.15 p.m., children's matinee of all comedy programme: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Max Linder. Price: 30 and 15 cents. Grown-ups double.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1919-04-09
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Two full houses on Monday, the same again last night. Have you seen the all-comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1919-04-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Two full houses on Monday; the same again last night. Have you seen the all-comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: Two Full Houses on Monday; The Same Again Last Night.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Have you seen the all comedy programme at the Coronet yet?

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' 'Love and a Savage.' 'Walingford' episode 5. British Gazette, No. 498. Today (Saturday), April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1919-04-14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Tonight! Another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: Tonight!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: Another Fine All Comedy Programme at The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-14 - 1919-04-14
Summary:

Tonight, another fine all comedy programme at the Coronet.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1919-06-13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Mickey,' the picture you will never forget.

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Headline: Mickey' at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the picture that is sheer delight at the little house that shows the big pictures in other words, 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Humour, pathos, love, adventure – they are all in this fine picture; and Mabel Normand is 'Mickey,' the most delightful…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Keep Monday free for 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Seven reels of sheer delight featuring Mabel Normand. Jun 21 remarks: A few scenes from 'Mickey.' Jun 23 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Showing on Monday Next at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Cool and Comfortable.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Tonight! Mack Semnet's [sic] masterpiece 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Booking at Robison's.

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Headline: The Coronet Presents
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.