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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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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: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Branche [sic] Sweet in Bret Harte's famous story, 'Fighting Cressy.' Also 'Around the Town' and Christie Comedy. September 21 Remarks: The string band of the Empress of Asia will play at 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-02 - 1920-11-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 2nd to 4th November, Metro presents Mabel Taliaferro in 'The Snowbird' in 6 parts. Also Christie Comedy and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.' Popular Prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

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

Mr. H. W. Ray has secured the film, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' taken by the Snows, father and son, during the course of a three years trip through the dark continent with rifle and camera. Film plot included. The film made such a hit at Home that, although booked to appear at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-09
Summary:

Coming! World's greatest show, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-11 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which has taken cinema audiences by storm in Great Britain and the States, is to be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the Coronet tomorrow. H.A. and Sidney Snow set out in 1919 from San Francisco on an expedition to conquer…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Commencing tonight, 'Hunting Big Game Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Prices: at 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

For one week, starting today, Carl Laemmle presents H. A. Snow's 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera,' Universal pictures. Illustration included.