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: 1919-12-20 - 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Sweet in Bret Harte's famous story 'Fighting Cressy.' Also 'Around the Town' and Christy [sic] 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Richard Bartholmess [sic] feature entitled 'Tol'able David.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

You're a man now, David.' 'No, I'm just Tol'able.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

For 6 nights from Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess and Gladys Hulette in 'Tol'able David.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' with Richard Barthelmess, is showing tonight till Saturday. October 22 Remarks: Richard Barthelmess is the hero of 'Way Down East,' 'Broken Blossoms' and the 'Idol Dancer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess will be the star feature at the Coronet tonight in 'Tol'able David.' The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post, and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Tolable David' featuring Richard Bartholmess [sic]. The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.