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: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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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…

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

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

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

The Red Glove,' episodes 17 and 18. Also comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

All comedy programme: 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure,' 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme including Charlie Chaplin in two of his million-dollar comedies, 'A Dog's Life' and 'A Day's Pleasure.' Also Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies, 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Popular prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the little house will present one after another, ten tip-top programmes. Tonight till Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' If you liked Mary in 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' you will love her in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Friday next,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-14 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today at all shows, last performances of 'Heart o' the Hills' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in his first comedy of feature-length, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also 'The Swatow Disaster' special film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.' September 18 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. saying it is a enormous success. All records broken except that for 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-15
Summary:

Tonight's the night, Harold Lloyd in his first comedy of feature-length, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also showing special film of 'The Swatow Disaster.' Slightly increased prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Mary Pickford in her best picture, 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, in his latest picture 'A Sailor-Made Man,' comes to the Coronet this afternoon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Unlike the past, when a comedy was nothing but a mad fight pursued through a thousand feet of film by an infuriated mob, nowadays a comedian has to content himself with just such a situation as any ordinary person might find himself in. Harold Lloyd is a prime example of this new cult of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

Children wearing Harold Lloyd spectacles will be admitted at 2.30 today free to see Harold Lloyd in his first full-length comedy, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Picture included.