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: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Also the fine Fox comedy 'Her Father's Station' and Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Starting tonight at Coronet at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Also Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521, 'Teddy at the Throttle' and Smith and Jackson, at them or with them--you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's.

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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: 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: 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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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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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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Go with 'Dodging a Million.' Goldwyn made it: this means a good story, magnificent photography and a perfect setting. Vide 'The Barrier,' 'The Auction Block' and 'Thais.' Mabel Normand stars in it: if you saw Mabel Normand in 'Mickey,' you know…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

The Auction Block' which proved so popular at the Coronet Theatre a few weeks ago, is to be screened again tonight. It is a Rex Beach production in seven parts and features Rubye De Remer. Commencing of Saturday, partons will have an opportunity of seeing Mae Marsh, the actress who was in D…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-20
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

From the slave mart of Ancient Babylon to the marriage market of today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing tonight and tomorrow for two nights only. Prices: at 5.15, 60 cents and 30 cents; at 9.15, $1.00 and 60 cents. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine to make 'Polly of the Circus' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture; you have not yet forgotten the wonderful acting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, the first-class attractions in one bill, Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Please,' Mabel Normand in five delicious reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs' and Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-23 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 623; 3. Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs'; 4. Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Pleasure.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-04-30
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents Rex Beach's newest and greatest super thriller, 'The Crimson Gardenia' with Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. A bigger picture even than 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. at super-production prices.