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: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'I am Guilty' will be shown again this evening. Besides, Mary Pickford's comedy 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre's great drama 'I am Guilty,' will be shown again this evening. In response to numerous requests Mary Pickford'scomedy masterpiece. 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the drama 'I am Guilty' again this evening. Mary Pickford's comedy masterpiece 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

Lots of people will be taking advantage of this week to see the special all-comedy programme of Coronet, with Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' at its head, which begins at the popular picture house today. Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon all in the programme. Film review…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

With arrangements made for fighting the heat, the Coronet Theatre is screening an all-comedy programme. The programme is headed by Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' The other two comedies include Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Screening of the Arctic film 'Nanook of the North,' booked by the Coronet, had to be postponed. The picture is expected to return by Saturday. In the meantime, today the theatre will be screening 'The Brat,' tomorrow 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' which has been delayed in transit to Coronet, was not able to screen today while 'In Search of a Sinner' is a replacement attraction. The film starred Constance Talmadge. Tomorrow 'The Hoodlum' starring Mary Pickford will be screened. On Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Cinema patrons have a wonderful opportunity the remainder of this week to see some of the Coronet's recent successes, which are being screened in place of the new Arctic Regions picture, 'Nanook of the North,' which has unfortunately been delayed in transit. Today, 'In Search…