A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, the Coronet Theatre provided screening of 'The Bungalow Bungle,' Charlie Chaplin's 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder and his adventures, war pictures.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

The programme at the popular Coronet Theatre including Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Max Linder. They're all Rufus J. Wallingford films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15
Summary:

It was a very contented audience which left the Victoria Theatre last night at the conclusion of Fredony's wonderful entertainment, especially from the performance of Miss Tessie Turner. The supporting picture programme is an excellent one and will be repeated for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28
Summary:

A new spirit of enterprise is pervading the management of the Victoria Theatre. Performance from the group 'Prize Packets,' Miss Xaida Stella, Queenie Lloyd, La Petite Zilla. Besides the performances, there was a half-hour projection of pictures depicting current happenings in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19
Summary:

There was a full house at the Victoria Theatre last evening to witness the new programme of pictures and vaudeville acts from the Great Brackens. The pictures were good and well filmed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-06
Summary:

Many famous pictures have found the way to Coronet Theatre under the manager Mr. Ray's regime. Now they have wonderful 'Julius Caesar,' with special orchestra engaged. In addition, several other pictures, including Max Linder productions, will be provided in Coronet. The story of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre announces a special matinee this afternoon when the theatre will be thrown open to all children and many toys and sweets distributed. Selected pictures will be screened and the orchestra will play special X'mas music.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

A tour of the Cinema houses in the city this week reveals a varied and pleasing assortment of pictures. The new venture of the Victoria Theatre in engaging the band of the Wiltshire Regiment is quite a good one: one seems to welcome the pictures better with good musical accompaniment. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

A report of the pictures to be seen at the Victoria Theatre appeared in our yesterday's issue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

Commencing this evening, Mr. Eugene de Rubini, mental telepathist and experimental psychologist, will perform at the Victoria Theatre. In addition, there will be a number of pictures.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14
Summary:

It is stated that the Star Theatre's popularity is daily visible by the regular attendance. And, the refreshment saloon is a great addition to the convenience of the public, so that during hot season one can still enjoy the show. Special pictures are forthcoming.

113
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The period is that of Mexican California about a hundred years ago. Quality performance from Mr. Fairbanks makes the film an absolute treat to watch. Film synopsis included.