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: 1920-06-07
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin was featured last night before a crowded audience at the Coronet. It was in six-reels of laughs that Mable Normand and Marie Dessler appeared. There were two other good pictures depicting the delights of a fish catch, and also a cartoon. The same programme is to be repeated…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12. June 12 remarks: Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. Today at 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-08
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, positively for two nights only, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in a delightful romantic comedy drama of the days of the Great Napoleon, 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' in 6 parts. June 8, 9 & 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: Don't Forget
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-09 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

There is a special matinee of 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Today at 2.30 p.m. at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifl.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today at 1 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-24
Summary:

The tiffin hour show at the Coronet will commence at 1 p.m. daily. Today's programme includes 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Price of admission: 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

At 7.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3 and 4, 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' and comedies.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

Continuous performance 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' [sic] and 'Fortunes of Fifi.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…