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: 1919-12-24
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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit.' Also showing no. 2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Firstly, the Coronet Review with home events that are right band up to date including the cool strike and latest football. Secondly, June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary,' a most delightful little girl in an equally pleasant film play. Thirdly, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First' and latest from home in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-19
Summary:

It is upon this theme that 'Pals First,' Harold Lockwood's only special production and his last picture before he died, is based. It is a big story with a perfectly legitimate surprise in it. You will enjoy also the very fine Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dustin Farnum in 'The Light of Western Stars' and October home news in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-23
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, 'The Light of Western Stars,' a triumph for Dustin Farnum. See it early. You'll want to see it twice. See also the latest Coronet Review with October news from home and a liberal installment of the popular 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy,' Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse D. Hampton presents William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi' and November news from home in Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-17 - 1920-12-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.' Illustration included.