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: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Once again, the Coronet has the goods! Tonight, Metro presents beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Also the string band from S. S. Colombia. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

November 4th, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Today at 2.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances of 'A Daughter of the Gods.' Usual prices. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' March 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

The Shell Game' in 5 parts and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-10
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' At the Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Blasco Ibanez's 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
Summary:

For the rest of the week, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which has been screened with such pronounced success at the Star Theatre in Kowloon, is to be shown at the Coronet. The novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez upon which the picture is based deals with the life story of an ardent…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-14
Summary:

Owing to the tremendous demand for seats, 'The Four Horsemen' will be shown for three more days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, tomorrow and Wednesday at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last three nights of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film sensational, 'Dangerous Hours.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last two night of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' May 16 Remarks: Comment from Evening Dispatch included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-15
Summary:

Including a party from Government House, well over two thousand people have seen the film version of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' which the Coronet management is screening. And of this number, there can have been few for whom it was not a revelation in motion picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-16 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for the last time, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: At 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., today only, the film sensational, 'Dangerous Hours.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

It shows Norma Talmadge at her best! It was proclaimed both in England and America the outstanding picture of 1922. It has pleased everybody that has seen it! The theme is such that it can only be adequately expressed upon the screen! It stands with 'Way Down East' and 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-07
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage,' the film which drew packed houses to the Coronet Theatre every night for a week last summer, is again to be screened in Hongkong. It is a production which bears comparison with such masterpieces as 'The Four Horsemen and 'Intolerance.' Dorothy Phillips…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

(By 'X. Y. Z.' for S. C. M. Post) The writer thinks that pictures are more powerful than pen and even the sword. The pictorial presentation of the emotions makes a far wider and more vivid appeal than the written story. However, often it has been prostituted to the basest form of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Friday, June 29 at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Positively for one day only, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with the full musical score. Admission: 2.30 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Come and test our new cooling plant and let us know what you think about it.