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: 1919-03-04
Summary:

There was a very good house last night at the Victoria Theatre, when 'The Doctor and the Woman' was screened. Film synopsis included. The programme also included Pathe's Gazette and comic.

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

A capital programme is being provided now by the management of the Victoria Theatre, where the Dorros are appearing in delightfully new songs and dances. A cinema show entitled 'Loaded Dice' is also shown. Film plot included. Another picture is 'Toto, the Mobileman' and Pathe…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is showing 'The Other Woman,' a five-part Pathe production based on A. H. Woods' drama. In addition, there are Pathe's Gazette and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye will give us a sensational exhibition of the fire dance at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Also screening of the Pathe's Gazette, a new episode of 'Hands Up' and a Toto comedy.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

Tonight's treat, reappearance of the Prize Packets, an English vaudeville co. For three nights in entirely new programmes. Also Pathe's interesting Gazette. Also the final episode of 'The Terror of the Range,' in 2 parts.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Tonight's programme, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. Also an instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Just as there are some books which not to have read marks a defective education, so there are some plays which not to have seen shows lack of culture. Of these latter is 'Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

129
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19
Summary:

The management of the Coronet claims that in the fourth special programme of their 'Super-season' they are presenting the most attractive picture that has yet been thrown upon a cinema screen in the Colony. The first item is the ever-popular Pathe Gazette, which shows Carpentier just…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-03
Summary:

The slogan of the trade for 1920 was, 'fewer and better pictures,' Coronet patrons have seen some of them and cannot but recognise that producers have had the courage of their convictions. Tonight another Goldwyn masterpiece fills the screen at the little house, 'The Venus Model…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

It is a coincidence that the Coronet Theatre should at present be showing a Pathe Gazette which includes pictures of Lieut. Lockyear [sic] performing some sensational stunts on an aeroplane in Arizona. Reuter reports in our today's issue that both Lockyear and his assistant were killed at…

134
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., nine reels of 1920 pictures, produced by Goldwyn, written by Rex Beach, directed by Reginald Barker, 'The Brand.' Tonight's programme also includes ‘Snub' Pollard and sunshine summer in 'Shoot at Sight,' and the always interesting Pathe…

135
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, splendid double attraction: Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway,' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife' and Pathe Gazette.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-14
Summary:

In 'The Law of Compensation,' the photo-play which drew full houses to the Coronet last night, Norma Talmadge has exceptional opportunities to display her versatile dramatic powers. Film plot included. In addition, a hearty laugh is caused by the antics of Ford Sterling in an out of…

138
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest' in 6 reels. Also Topical Budget and 'Around the Town.' Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.' January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Isle of…

139
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-25 - 1921-01-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sylvia Breamer in 'Respectable by Proxy.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

140
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…