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: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September, at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corporation presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun,' Pathe's News & Comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday & Wednesday, 'Desert Gold,' on Thursday, 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand attractive programme, Mitchell Lewis & Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Performances by The Gibson Family Entertainers. Admission: $1 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a Man Thinks,' 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday, 20th to Thursday, 22nd September at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Kingdom of Love.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Wednesday to Thursday, 'Merchant of Venice.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 9 & 10 episodes. Usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's 'The Sport of King' featuring Margot Kelly & Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 11 & 12 episodes. Usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist,' in 5 parts, latest Gaumont Graphic and various Comedies. Matinee Programmes: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of King.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 13 & 14 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with all-star cast. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A Gentleman Rider.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 15 & 16 epis. Usual price. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final epis. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: Robin Hood
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

Robin Hood' is coming! Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Robin Hood.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a United Artists production, entitled 'Robin Hood,' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. Enough historical material has been collected by the researchers for the enactment of the dramatic romance associated with the name Robin Hood. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

United Artists presents Douglas Fairbanks in the greatest of all moving pictures, 'Robin Hood.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Today is souvenir day at The Coronet. Be sure and get the beautiful souvenir programme. The Coronet: Commencing today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Today and tomorrow, 'Don Quickshot of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: Monday to Wednesday, Frank Mayo in 'The First Degree.' September 24-25 Remarks: Another large ad. on page 4.

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

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…