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: 1919-08-26
Summary:

The much advertised picture 'The Lightning Raider,' one of the best Pathe's productions, will be screened at Victoria Theatre on Thursday night. The management expects a big rush.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

The third and fourth episode of Pearl White's Pathe serial 'The Lightning Raider' will be screened in Victoria Theatre, and the Manila string from the s.s. 'Venezula' will be in attendance. Plot summary of the episodes included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' the motion picture of the great story by Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford can be seen at the Coronet, is an attraction which will have universal appeal. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-07
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs' is breaking all records as far as cinema entertainment is concerned in Hongkong. The Coronet management claimed that Wednesday next will be definitely the last day of this attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film version of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre, starring Anita Stewart. An unusually British Gazette showing Wonderful Derby scenes, views from air, views of Canton will also be included. While tomorrow Mary Pickford, will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Headline: Mary Pickford
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Ben Turpin was seen in 'A Small Town Idol' some month ago and his new picture 'The Shriek of Araby' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture also starred by Kathryn McGuire, produced by Max [sic] Sennett. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: Comedy Feature
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

The 'Shriek of Araby,' Mack Sennet's [sic] delightful burlesque of 'The Sheik,' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre again today. Ben Turpin plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Shriek of Araby,' Mack Sennet's [sic] extremely clever burlesque of 'The Sheik,' is being screened at the Coronet Theatre for last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

Mack Sennet's famous burlesque 'The Shriek of Araby' is the feature for Kowloon cinema-goers. The film starred Ben Turpin, who was delightful in 'The Small Town Idol,' with Kathryn McGuire, George Copper, Dick Sutherland, Ray Grey and Louis Fronde. This is an Allied…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11