A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Lehrmann Comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow 6 & 9.15, Bebe Daniels in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman super comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow, 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., your last chance of seeing Bebe Daniels in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' (9 reels; starting immediately after overture). Tickets: $2.00 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, your last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Tickets $2.00 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell' and Larry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

All in one programme: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Three comedies will comprise a week's programme of the Coronet Theatre. One, Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' Two, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken.' Three, Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] As indicated this all-comedy programme begins on Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen three comedies this week, starting from Monday. The first comedy will be Charlie Chaplin's two-part comedy 'Pay Day.' Film synopsis included. The other two comedies are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a special all-comedy programme, including Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes' [sic], this week.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

An all-star comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in his latest million-dollar comedy special 'Pay Day,' together with Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Prices as for 'The Kid.' All this week at all shows. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this week beginning today. Supporting the Chaplin picture are two other comedies, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] Prices next week will be as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Two other comedies are included in the programme as well, they are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' Prices are as for 'The Kid.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, the best comedy programme ever shown in Hongkong: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, positively last showing of Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.