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: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

All in one programme: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.'

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

An all-star comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in his latest million-dollar comedy special 'Pay Day,' together with Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Prices as for 'The Kid.' All this week at all shows. Illustration…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, the best comedy programme ever shown in Hongkong: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, positively last showing of Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tuesday, February 20, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight. Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' commences tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

If we had to stake our reputation on any one picture play, we should prefer to do so upon a film like 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'When We Were Twenty-One.' Friday and Saturday, 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' in which Mary Pickford takes the principal role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sunday and Monday, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of United Artists' 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 and Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.'