A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

From May 9-11, showing a thrilling drama 'The Price of Blood' in 4 parts; also comedies with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Pointsman's Daughter' (drama); 'Mama Is Asleep' (comedy in 2 parts); 'The Iron Claw,' 11th and 12th episodes (2 parts each).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Coronet Theatre last evening, when a most interesting and exciting new film was screened entitled 'The Secret Client.' The picture is a very fine one and particularly clear. A 'Charlie Chaplin' film was also shown and was greatly appreciated…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-02
Summary:

The Coronet has now on show a first-rate programme which should give satisfaction to the most fastidious of its patrons. This consists of a Pathe's Gazette, a Charlie Chaplain comedy, and the tit-bit of the evening – a drama on the problem of marriage, with Madame Petrova, the famous…

11
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, another Goldwyn masterpiece fills the Screen at the Little House - 'The Venus Model' in which Mabel Normand, best beloved of all screen stars, has a part that fits her like the proverbial glove. Add to all this a fine Pathe Gazette and a scream of Rolin comedy. August 8…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-09
Summary:

Today, Clara Kimball Young in 'The House of Glass.' New Rolin Comedy and Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 8 and 9. August 9 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, 'Back to God's Country' and 'Saucy Madeline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl' and Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.' Usual prices.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, starting from today until Friday, a very fine Paramount picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is being screened, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role. A two-part comedy, 'Distilled Love' featuring the well-known comedy star Alice…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market,' and Snub Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy and special. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette. Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea,' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.