A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 16 to 20 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 daily, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.' Kowloon Theatre: Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, February 18, 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16
Summary:

Kismet,' in which Otis Skinner takes the chief role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today as the special China New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sun. Feb. 18, 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17
Summary:

One of the most arresting things about the Robertson Cole production of 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner playing his celebrated role of Haji the Beggar, which the Coronet management are screening as their special China New Year attraction is the wealth of colour, beauty and detail which…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in Kismet. Kowloon Theatre: Today 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, Feb. 18, The Prodigal Judge.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. & Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Wed. Feb. 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tue. Feb. 20, Cabaret Dance.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

Have you seen 'Kismet' yet? If you have, we are sure that we can ask you to tell your friends what a great photoplay it is; what thousands of picturesque characters of a bygone day--from Abdullah, the Caliph, to Hajj, the beggar; what magnificent acting by the all-star cast! If you…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tuesday, February 20, cabaret dance.

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Headline: Kismet'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' is showing for the last time at The Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight. Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' commences tomorrow.