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: 1924-03-14 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

What does 'P & P' stand for?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' which means 'to laugh,' presented by Samuel Goldwyn with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. March 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-17 - 1924-03-17
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter' is coming to the Coronet. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. Usual prices. Illustration included. March 22 Remarks: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight & tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

Samuel Goldwyn presents 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. $1.50 gold in New York. Usual prices here. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Potash and Perlmutter' which is taken from the popular stories published in the Saturday Evening Post for the last nine years, this evening. The author himself has not only helped the director to produce the movie but also wrote the subtitles himself…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Hongkong can laugh itself hoarse during the next week, for there comes to the Colony this evening one of the funniest comedies ever made, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The film is not all laughter but has many other admirable qualities. Film plot included. 'Potash and Perlmutter'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Today and tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20
Summary:

Predictions that Hongkong would be quick to appreciate the famous play 'Potash and Perlmutter,' now that is being screened at last, were fulfiled in the Coronet Theatre last night. Film synopsis included. Among the spectacular scenes is a cabaret setting with chorus girls from the…