A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

Tonight, Metro presents Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game,' also the string band from S. S. Colombia. November 4-6 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Once again, the Coronet has the goods! Tonight, Metro presents beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Also the string band from S. S. Colombia. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

November 4th, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

November 4, 5 and 6 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Tonight, Metro presents beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game,' also the String Band from S. S. 'Colombia.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The popular kinema picture 'The Shell Game' was again shown at the Coronet Theatre last night with a crowded house.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Annette Kellerman in 'A Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 15. Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A Daughter of the Gods'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Today at 2.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances of 'A Daughter of the Gods.' Usual prices. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' March 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

The Shell Game' in 5 parts and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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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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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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.