A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 16 to 20 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 daily, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.' Kowloon Theatre: Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, February 18, 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16
Summary:

Kismet,' in which Otis Skinner takes the chief role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today as the special China New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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

Have you seen 'Kismet' yet? If you have, we are sure that we can ask you to tell your friends what a great photoplay it is; what thousands of picturesque characters of a bygone day--from Abdullah, the Caliph, to Hajj, the beggar; what magnificent acting by the all-star cast! If you…

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

Kismet,' a film version of the famous play, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time today. Film plot included.

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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: 1923-02-23 - 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: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…