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: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-12
Summary:

As a part of the campaign of the Commission to Combat Venereal Disease, the film lecture, 'Damaged Goods,' was repeated last evening at the Royal Artillery Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The Lost City,' a Rider Haggard story, will be screened on Saturday at the Coronet. Meanwhile, the film 'The Bank,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, will be appreciated as well.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The first episode of 'The Lost City,' a wonderful picture which has been secured by the management of the Coronet Theatre for screening as a serial. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-31
Summary:

The first two episodes of the Coronet's new serial 'The Lost City' are now being shown. While a Chaplin picture completes an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

Lost City' film has detracted attention from the local pictures at the Coronet. The serious countenance and attitude of President Logan at the V. R. C. sports are faithfully reproduced; but nor more vividly life-like than the little drama played by Mr. Thomas Meek and Mr. Mitchell.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The weekend at the Coronet Theatre has witnessed a fine film in 'Leave it to Susan,' whilst the other items which went to make up the programme were all up to the high Coronet standard. Beginning today, the second part of the sensational film 'The Lost City' is being screened…

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-07
Summary:

The new Coronet serial 'The Lost City' had large attendance last night when three more episodes were shown for the first time. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet management provided an opportunity for patrons to consider the best twenty pictures in their order of merit. In the meantime, Mary Pickford will be seen for the last time in 'Through the Back Door' and 'Steelheart.' 'When the Clouds Roll By' starred by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26
Summary:

This week, Coronet management is going to screen 'When the Clouds Roll By' starring Douglas Fairbanks. In the film, one can see Mr. Fairbanks performing numerous hazardous stunts making the film inimitable and worth watching. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

Race Week is here, and it finds the Coronet management giving us a programme at the popular little picture house which fits in splendidly with the festive spirit abroad at this season when fortunate winners are keen to celebrate their good luck. The theatre is showing Douglas Fairbanks'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05