A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-08
Summary:

The dramatic event of the season, 'Sporting Life' at the Coronet, of course.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Artcraft special production 'Sporting Life.' A most realistic interpretation of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama in 7 parts. October 9 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Craft's big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the dramatic event of the season, H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Art Craft special production, 'Sporting Life,' a most realistic interpretation of the famous old melodrama in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743: The Little House That Shows the Big Pictures
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Crafts big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. October 9 Remarks: On page 5, H. W. Ray presents 'Sporting Life.' Illustration included. October 11 Remarks: On page 5, today at 5.15 and…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-11
Summary:

‘What a ripping picture! Another Coronet success! Best film I've ever seen! Beats even 'Hearts of the World'!' These are a few of the nice things people are saying about 'Sporting Life.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13 - 1919-10-13
Summary:

Sporting Life.' Come and see this triumph of old Drury and the cinematographic art tonight.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1919-10-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-14 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

There are still enough cinemagoers in Hongkong who have not yet seen 'Sporting Life' to comfortably fill the Coronet tonight. May we appeal to those who have seen and enjoyed it to send the others along.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Tonight we are showing Lionel Barrymore in a typical Metro wonderplay 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Also, another of those fine Christie comedies. On Thursday, we shall present Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.' January 5 remarks: At 7.15 p.m. 'Sporting Life.' '…

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lionel Barrymore in 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Also 'There's Many a Slip.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Sporting Life.'

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lionel Barrymore in 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Also 'There's Many a Slip,' and at 7.15 p.m. 'Sporting Life.'

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Headline: Experiment Day at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

There will be a continuous performance. Charlotte in 'The Frozen Warning,' Emily Stevens in 'The Wager,' Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' 'Sporting Life,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Emmy…

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Headline: Wednesday, Jan. 21st Is Experiment Day at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Has the time come yet for a continuous performance theatre in Hongkong, similar to those in all the big cities of Europe and America? We wish to find out! On Wednesday, therefore, from 2.30 to 11.30 p.m., there will be a continuous performance. Tea and cakes will be served free to everyone…

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Headline: Canton Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-02 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Shameen, tomorrow. The great Drury Lane drama, 'Sporting Life' in 8 parts.