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: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

From Dec 13-15, the final episode of the great Trans-Atlantic serial entitled 'The Broken Coin'; a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League' in 3 reels; also Keystone comics.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (the final episode), 'On the Track of the Spider League' and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is screening the final episode of 'The Broken Coin.' The programme includes also a good detective drama 'On the Track of the Spider League.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (the final episode), 'On the Track of the Spider League' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is now screening the final episode of 'The Broken Coin,' and the programme also includes a good drama entitled 'On the Track of the Spider League.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-15 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (the final episode), 'On the Track of the Spider League' and Keystone Comics

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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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Headline: Help! Help!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

I'm in Trouble.' Jackie Coogan. Teaser ads for the film 'Trouble.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Oh boy! What a picture, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Those who see Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' his newest National attraction, at the Coronet Theatre this week, probably never will forget the courtroom scene. Film synopsis included. There are only two brief subtitles during his recital, which occupies about ten minutes of the picture…

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Headline: Help! Help!
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

I'm in 'Trouble.' Jackie Coogan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' Ilustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, farewell performance, 'Traviata.'…

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Headline: Help! Help!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-12
Summary:

I'm in 'Trouble,' Jackie Coogan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Itallian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, (farewell performance) 'Traviata.…

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

Little Jackie Coogan breaks into the plumbing business in his latest picture 'Trouble,' while Buster Keaton provides his adventure in 'The Boat.'