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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.' September 18 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. saying it is a enormous success. All records broken except that for 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Unlike the past, when a comedy was nothing but a mad fight pursued through a thousand feet of film by an infuriated mob, nowadays a comedian has to content himself with just such a situation as any ordinary person might find himself in. Harold Lloyd is a prime example of this new cult of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man.' The picture conveys the idea of destruction after a typhoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man,' and film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan,' not a serial.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man,' and film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, for one day only, Frank Keenan in the 'Midnight Stage.' Special matinee at 5.45.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' for one extra day. The screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi' has been postponed to tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, original cast in 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Showing till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The period is that of Mexican California about a hundred years ago. Quality performance from Mr. Fairbanks makes the film an absolute treat to watch. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

Tonight till Friday for one full week, United Artists presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks who plays a dual role in the movie. The film is set in old California when it was under the Mexican government and a colony of Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

For one day more, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mollycoddle' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is on the order of Mr. Fairbanks' 'Mark of Zorro' and is in the nature of a joyous interlude.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Doughas [sic] Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zoro' [sic].