A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Mickey,' the picture you will never forget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Mickey' at the Coronet. $1 and 60 cents to both performances. Children half-price to matinees. Booking at Robinson's. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…

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Headline: Mickey
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet has provided the opportunity to see Mickey. Mickey may be described as the female 'Charlie Chaplin.' Film Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

Of all the most lovable, hilarious and laughter-making actresses, Mickey (Mabel Normand) is the best. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-28 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m. Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity.' At ordinary prices. This Coronet is also breaking another record by showing three super-production in one day: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Timetable of performances. December 25th to 27th. Thursday, December 25th: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning' and 'The Candy Kid'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.' Friday, December 26th, at 2.30 and 9.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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

2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas.' 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity.' 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son.' 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning.'

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

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas'; at 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-20 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

1,000 people who saw 'The Heart of Humanity' at the Coronet have still to see Bushman and Bayne in Metro's deluxe comedy, 'Social Quicksands' and Billy West in the funniest slapstick farce that ever came to Hongkong, 'His Day Out.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Go with 'Dodging a Million.' Goldwyn made it: this means a good story, magnificent photography and a perfect setting. Vide 'The Barrier,' 'The Auction Block' and 'Thais.' Mabel Normand stars in it: if you saw Mabel Normand in 'Mickey,' you know…

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Headline: Ullo!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Make the weekend a memorable one by a visit to the Coronet. Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Saturday at 7.15 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-10 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes one and two. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.