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: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-18 - 1919-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'When a Man Sees Red.' Tomorrow at 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee. Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph [sic] Jefferson in 'Rip Van Winkle,' a world-famous artist in his greatest play. Monday at 2.30, 5.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' Her Father's Station and British Gazette No. 500-501. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Also the fine Fox comedy 'Her Father's Station' and Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Starting tonight at Coronet at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' 'Her Father's Station.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500–501. April 24 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-22 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law'; 'Her Father's Station'; British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

For one night more, Irene Castle and Antonio Moreno in 'The First Law.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-01 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

New Year's Day till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Thursday, 'Waif'; Friday, 'The Loaded Dice'; Saturday, 'The First Law'; Sunday at 6 p.m., 'King's…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances, today: 'The Loaded Dice,' Saturday: 'The First Law.' Sunday: 'King's Game.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in securing the band of the Wiltshire Regiment to play at their 9.15 performances and at the matinees on Wednesday and Saturdays. Last night inaugurated the change, and the string band of the Regiment played a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String Band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances: 2.15 and 5 p.m. Today, 'The First Law.' Sunday 6 p.m., 'King's Game.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Thursday to Friday, December 9 to 17, nightly at 9.15 p.m. only. Thursday and Friday 9th and 10th, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy'; Saturday and Sunday, December 11th and 12th, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows'; Monday, December 13th, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…