A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-20
Summary:

A Day's Pleasure,' and 'Upstairs' is funning in the enjoyable programme at the Coronet. Film reviews included. In addition, Georges Carpentier illustrates in 'The Gazette' his knockout blow to Beckett. The programme will be repeated tonight.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-03 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Enormous success of the sixth big picture! Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 reels of mystery, romance and thrills, featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. 7.15 performance, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-03 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln, who won your favour as 'Tarzan of the Apes' in episodes 1 and 2 of Universal's latest serial 'Elmo the Mighty.'

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Law of the Great Northwest' in 5 parts, Harold Lloyd in his very latest comedy, 'His Only Father' and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career, 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. Illustration included. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in 'Out of the Fog,' super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts and 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the Coronet in keeping the theatre cool during the hot weather by not taking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-31 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 9 and 10.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. Today at 7.15, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifl.' Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-14 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Joan the Woman.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-21 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

Today at 12.30, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today at 1 p.m., Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-02 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, under the distinguished patronage of the public of Hongkong, a man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.