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: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-24
Summary:

December 23-25. Annals of the War No.53. 'Fortune Hunters,' a splendid photoplay with Mlle. Robinne in the leading role. Mlle. Paola in her latest English and French songs. 'The Social Pirates.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th December, Annals of the War No. 53; 'Fortune Hunters,' a splendid coloured photoplay with Mlle. Robinne in the leading role; Mlle Paola in her latest English and French songs; 'The Social Pirates.' Watch for Monday's programme. Booking at Anderson…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy drama in five acts. Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' Matinee: 'Lightning Raider' and 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13 remarks: William Fox corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Princess…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy drama in five acts. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' October 11 Remarks: Matinees: today (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14; tomorrow, 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

The programme the Victoria Theatre management is presenting tonight is very attractive. Frank Keenan, America's greatest character actor, will be seen in 'Todd of the Times.' The British Gazette is full of vivid pictures. 'Billy Blazes, Esqr.' [sic] featuring Harold…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy-drama in five acts. Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' October 11 Remarks: Matinees: Today 2.15 and 5, 'Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14; tomorrow, 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…

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

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, the great Thos. H. Ince production, 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' On Sunday, Pathe presents Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' On Monday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-12
Summary:

Disraeli' featuring George Arliss will be shown at the Coronet all next week daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 at usual prices. The management of the Coronet consider that it is of the greatest importance that their Chinese patrons should have a correct understanding of this great film;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

A famous film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. Film plot included.