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: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette, George Walsh, Enid Markey and Mollie King will all be on the Coronet this week, together with the string band of The Empress of Russia, which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, our own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Molly [sic] King, Gladys Hulette, and Enid Markey will all be on view at the Coronet this week, together with the String Band of 'The Empress of Russia,' which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, out own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Auction Block.' Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the slave mart of Ancient Babylon to the marriage market of today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: at 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; Soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the Slave Mart of Ancient Babylon to the Marriage Market of Today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: At 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1 and 80 cents. Film plot and pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

A beautiful screen presentation and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at the Coronet a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched films you must…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

A beautiful screen presentation, and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at 'The Coronet,' a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-03 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Auction Block.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-03
Summary:

The second performance of 'The Auction Block,' adapted from Rex Beach's social novel, was greeted by another packed house at the Coronet on Saturday night. A detailed review of the film is included. The film is to be repeated tonight and seats can be secured at Robinson's.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Kinema still goes on from strength to strength and triumph to triumph, the latest achievement being the screening of that masterpiece of the film producer's art, 'The Auction Block.' Film plot included. Booking is at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

To accommodate those who have been unable to get seats at the Coronet to see 'The Auction Block,' the picture will be screened again on Friday, for one night only. Plans are now at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, 'The Auction Block.' Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, 'The Auction Block.' Prices: Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the Xmas season, Dorophy Philps [sic] in 'The Heart of Humanity,' second only to 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Henri [sic] Krauss in Pathe's supreme picturisation of Victory Hugo's immortal story, 'Les…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Cub Comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.