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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a drama of Old France, appears for the last time at the Coronet today. The Coronet management announces the early presentation of 'Penrod,' the film made from Booth Tarkington's now famous boy stories that ran in the Cosmopolitan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21 - 1923-12-21
Summary:

With its present programme the Coronet strikes its usual Xmas note of comedy! Today, tomorrow and Sunday, the principal film is Mack Sennett's eight-reel dramatic farce, 'A Small Town Idol.' Next week, from Monday to Thursday, we have all the kids in filmland in Booth Tarkington…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen only comedy programs throughout the festive weeks. Currently the theatre is screening a Mack Sennett attraction, entitled 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin. The Christmas attraction proper will be 'Penrod' with Wesley Barry and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Wesley 'Freckles' Barry comes to the Coronet screen on Monday as the special attraction in 'Penrod.' Penrod is a picture for boys of all ages written about boys. A big collection of the cleverest children in Filmland support the young star. The present film, 'A Small…

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Headline: Boys
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

I'll be at the Coronet on Monday in 'Penrod.' How about it? Your 'Freckles.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost. Monday, December 24 (Xmas Eve), Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' Friday, December 29th, Constance Talmadge in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24
Summary:

All the impishness of boyhood jumps to the screen in 'Penrod,' the First National attraction which will be the feature picture at the Coronet today. Produced by Marshall Neilan from Booth Tarkington's stories, the picture makes no pretence of 'high brow' study, but…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's Boy' and…