A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway,' and British Gazette. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-22 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'Pay Day.'

3
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 '…

4
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.

5
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.

6
Headline: Pay Day'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Tonight is your last chance to see 'Pay Day.' Illustration of Charlie Chaplin included. Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?' July 9 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Pay Day,' 'Grandma's Boy' and Jazz Band. At 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

10
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…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Mon. to Wed. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

All comedy programme tonight, including 'Doug' Fairbanks in 'When the Clonds Roll by' [sic], Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill' and the latest Topical Budget.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Tue. at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26
Summary:

This week, Coronet management is going to screen 'When the Clouds Roll By' starring Douglas Fairbanks. In the film, one can see Mr. Fairbanks performing numerous hazardous stunts making the film inimitable and worth watching. Film synopsis included.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man,' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

Race Week is here, and it finds the Coronet management giving us a programme at the popular little picture house which fits in splendidly with the festive spirit abroad at this season when fortunate winners are keen to celebrate their good luck. The theatre is showing Douglas Fairbanks'…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Available for club or private dance. For vacant dates, apply to H. W. Ray at The Coronet.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Sun. at 6 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' and H. B. Warner in 'Nice [sic] of Destiny.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…