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: 1923-09-27
Summary:

It is safe to say that no film shown in Hongkong this season has caused so much favourable comment as 'Robin Hood,' at the Coronet. Douglas Fairbanks, as the outlaw, has a part in which his athletic ability gets plenty of scope, but he is sufficiently restrained not to spoil the really…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28
103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29
104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-29
Summary:

Hongkong residents are reminded that 'Robin Hood,' the historical drama in which Douglas Fairbanks has created something entirely new to the cinema world, will remain at the Coronet only three days longer, and must be withdrawn after Monday's night performance. Educational…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, 'When the Clouds Roll By.' The film is considered as a relief to big production 'Robin Hood.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, as distinct from the big productions he has made recently when 'When the Clouds Roll By' is presented in Kowloon. The story of this picture is an unusually amazing one. The film is an…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

109
Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of 'Orphans of the Storm,' the Griffith film featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. This film is probably the most talked-about picture ever shown at the 'Little House' not even excepting the now famous 'Mark of Zorro' and…

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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.'

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

Annual Report – School days this year have numbered 174. The daily round has been enlivened twice by visits to the Coronet Theatre, to see 'Robin Hood' and 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15