A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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.

4
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…

5
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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Auction Block' only. At ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood in 'Flower of the North' with Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke. Charlie Chaplin in his seventh million dollar comedy, 'The Idle Class.' All next week at usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in High and Dizzy and Mabel Normand in The Floor Below. Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in The Idle Class.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight (Saturday), George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' 'Heart of the North' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'House of the Tolling Bell' and 'By the Sad Sea Waves.' Carnival on Tuesday.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-23 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' 'Flower of the North' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, fancy dress carnival, novel decorations and confetti. Gentlemen $2; ladies $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-24 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The House of Tolling Bell' and 'By the Sad Sea Waves.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-25
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Dream Street.' Also the latest Topical Budget, 'Flower of the North,' a Vitagraph super-production and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in The Idle Class and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16, 'The Furnace.' 5.45, 60 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Silas Marner.' Prices: matinee 60 cents and 40 cents; soiree $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Grand; Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

Grand: 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'The Best of Luck.' Star: 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' November 27 & 29, December 1 Remarks: Illustration and plot included. December 4 & 5 Remarks: Saturday, December 6, Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Blood and Sand.'