A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Potash and Perlmutter' which is taken from the popular stories published in the Saturday Evening Post for the last nine years, this evening. The author himself has not only helped the director to produce the movie but also wrote the subtitles himself…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Hongkong can laugh itself hoarse during the next week, for there comes to the Colony this evening one of the funniest comedies ever made, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The film is not all laughter but has many other admirable qualities. Film plot included. 'Potash and Perlmutter'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20
Summary:

Predictions that Hongkong would be quick to appreciate the famous play 'Potash and Perlmutter,' now that is being screened at last, were fulfiled in the Coronet Theatre last night. Film synopsis included. Among the spectacular scenes is a cabaret setting with chorus girls from the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Potash and Perlmutter.' With Abe and Morris as one of the most lovable characters sever screened, the film promises to acquire further fame as one of the most thoroughly liked pictures the colony has seen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
Summary:

Odious is the only word for the villain in 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Film synopsis included. People seeing this picture enjoy watching some magnificent dancing. Ziegfeld Follies chorus for the ballet. Remembering that this is only one notable touch in the picture now showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The picture is one of the most enjoyable one ever shown in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Stimulating as the fine, Spring weather is the delightful comedy now showing at the Coronet Theatre – 'Potash and Perlmutter,' the film version of the famous play. Stimulating the picture is for many reasons. The humour is excellent. The dramatic interest is exceptionally well. The…