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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, featuring Gladys Leslie. Also Pathe News No. 56. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster Play in 5 parts, featuring 'Gladys Leslie.' Pathe News No. 56.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

One does not gild refined gold nor does one paint the lily; then why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture featuring Norma Talmadge, with the cast of 'My Four Years in Germany.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' January 12 Remarks: Today at 5.15 p.m., the well-known 'Daydreams' String Band have very kindly consented to play selections during the performance. On page 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.' At 7.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Today at 5.15 p.m., the well-known Daydreams string band have very kindly consented to play selections during the performance.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

A big cinema treat was given at the Coronet last evening when a powerful story with Norma Talmadge as the leading character was depicted. The picture 'De Luxe Annie,' is advertised as having three big claims to recognition; as a story it had made a big hit in the Saturday Evening Post…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-14
Summary:

The screening of 'De Luxe Annie' at the Coronet has drawn a good crowd nightly. Norma Talmadge, of 'Panthea' fame, is here seen in another character whose vivacity and depths of feeling are her chief charms. In the role of 'De Luxe Annie,' the man who utilised her…