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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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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: 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 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

All comedy programme tonight, including 'Doug' Fairbanks in 'When the Clonds Roll by' [sic], Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill' and the latest Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Tue. at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

Monday to Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Douglas Fairbanks big new picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.30 and 9.15, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Thursday at 9, cabaret dance.

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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: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by.' And don't forget our $200 competition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: tonight at 9, cabaret dance.

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

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man,' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

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

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

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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.