A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

Today's the day, 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission: 40 cents. The programme includes Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02
Summary:

A new departure was made at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, when the continuous programme was inaugurated in Hongkong. The entertainment begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 8.30 p.m., while no alteration has been made in the evening performance. The programme included Charlie Chaplin's '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance, 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats). Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, Young Mr. Jazz and British Gazette. July 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Jubilo' only. July 8…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Artcraft presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Man From Painted Post' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Billy's Predicament.' July 19 Remarks: Today from 11 to 4.30 and at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Flame of the Desert.' Super-production prices. Children half price. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. July 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Probation Wife,' after last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. August 3 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Venus Model,' also Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The House of Glass.' Also new Rolin comedy and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 8 and 9.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Stella Maris.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. August 14 Remarks: On page 5 & 10, ads. On 'Stella Maris' only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman God Forgot.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Silent Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. August 21 Remarks: Also showing today at 2.30 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Rio Grande.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan breaks into the plumbing business in his latest picture 'Trouble,' while Buster Keaton provides his adventure in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Jackie Coogan is a prime favourite in Hongkong and big houses yesterday followed his adventures with keen interest. Buster Keaton shines with his original brand of humour in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Today is the last showing of 'Trouble' with Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' at the Coronet. Tomorrow attraction will be Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a story adapted from Balzac's 'Duchesse de Lanfaise.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Showing for the last time, today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Tonight at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Macklin […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Star are offering Xmas programme included: 'R.U.R' production, who will give a rendition of 'Scrooge' assisted by a choir of clever boys; Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's Boy'; Buster Keaton's 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…