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: 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: 1918-09-18 - 1918-09-20
Summary:

September 18. Laugh! Grand mutual-Chaplin programme. See Charlie Chaplin in 'The Immigrant,' 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-27
Summary:

September 25-27. From Wednesday to Friday, screening 'Pasquale,' Paramount feature, complete in five parts, featuring George Beban with Gaumont Graphic and comics. On Thursday and Friday, 'The Emigrant' [sic], 'Easy Street,' 'Behind the Screen.' All in 2…

4
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

(Illustration of Charlie Chaplin) in 'Easy Street.'

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13 - 1921-04-15
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Love Letters,' a Paramount picture. At 7.15 p.m., 'Dawn' in 6 parts.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Male & Female.' Kowloon Theatre: For one night only at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Every record smashed wherever it was shown! 'Grandma's Boy,' come and see Harold Lloyd as himself and also as his grandfather.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Once Aboard the Lugger.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells, or a new play by J. M. Barrie, are not looked forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world, is a new comedy by Harold Lloyd. 'Grandma's Boy' will be shown at the Coronet for the whole week beginning…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $1.5.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45, final episodes of 'Tarzan.' No performance at 9.15.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., a Dollar Dance. Tickets at Moutrie's. December 15 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tonight & Saturday, 'The Fortune Teller.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Pay Day,' 'Grandma's Boy' and Jazz Band. At 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Mon. to Wed. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring the competitor of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. The picture, like the no less popular 'Grandma's Boy,' reveals that Lloyd is not entirely without that delicate suggestion of pathos which may be counted upon in…