A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elsie Janis, come and see her tonight in 'Nearly a Lady.' Don't forget Mack Sennet's [sic] Bathing Girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' June 16 and 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elaine Janis, one of the most versatile of cinema stars, has an appropriate role to fill in 'Nearly a Lady,' now being screened at the Coronet. Film synopsis included. A very fine comedy which follows this production is 'A Bedroom Blunder,' when Mack Sennett's group of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme, Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' (5 parts), Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' Harold Lloyd in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' and Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Every record smashed wherever it was shown! 'Grandma's Boy,' come and see Harold Lloyd as himself and also as his grandfather.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Once Aboard the Lugger.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells, or a new play by J. M. Barrie, are not looked forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world, is a new comedy by Harold Lloyd. 'Grandma's Boy' will be shown at the Coronet for the whole week beginning…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $1.5.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45, final episodes of 'Tarzan.' No performance at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., a Dollar Dance. Tickets at Moutrie's. December 15 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tonight & Saturday, 'The Fortune Teller.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Pay Day,' 'Grandma's Boy' and Jazz Band. At 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Mon. to Wed. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring the competitor of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. The picture, like the no less popular 'Grandma's Boy,' reveals that Lloyd is not entirely without that delicate suggestion of pathos which may be counted upon in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd appears at the Grand, Wanchai from today in a five reel comedy, 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' in 8 reels. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'…

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Headline: The Flirt'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming! August 27, 29-30 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'The Flirt.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 30 Remarks: Booth Tarkinton's masterpiece, starring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Hearn, Lydia…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…