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: 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: 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: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Monday to Wednesday at 5.45 and 9.15, Chaplin in 'Pay Day' and Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker, supported by a cast comprising Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Frank Losee, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Noel Radcliff, Fred J. Nicholls and Noel Tearle.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

If the name 'Disraeli' does not attract you, nothing that we can say about the picture is likely to do so! In Shanghai, where British people take quite a pride in their nationality, it ran--in the Olympic, Apollo and Isis theatres--for seventeen days--a record for Shanghai equaled only…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. The play and the star that thousands of admirers have longed to see in a motion picture. A drama that you will never forget. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sunday, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy' and Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing George Arliss as 'Disraeli.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

You liked him in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli,' now come and see him in a great comedy role in 'The Ruling Passion.' See also the French Invasion and the Ruhr; the latest football cap ties; the Duke of York and his fiancée in the Topical Budget. Illustration included…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will amuse and instruct your children, entertain yourself and your friends. $60.00. Non-inflammable films $1.50. More than 400 subjects with Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin and ‘Snub' Pollard. Also scientific, scenic and topical films. Demonstration and sale: Hongkong Hotel…

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Headline: Pathe
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Think what your home will be like when Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

It has been built like a precise machine, and no pain, trouble, or time have been spared to present you a perfect machine working with mathematical regularity and projecting a clear and sharp picture for the enjoyment of yourself and your family. Pathe-Baby, films will not burn, on sale at A.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Pathe-Baby will occupy but a few square inches of space on your table. It will be an event in the life of your children which in importance will make the price seem trifling. Price: $60.00. Complete with aluminium coated screen. Additional resistance. For 200/220 colts $7.00. Films $1.50 per…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14 - 1924-01-16
Summary:

Even if you try to light a Pathe-Baby film with a match, it will not burn, but only melts, thus showing its absolute safety. Call and ask us to demonstrate or let us send you a piece of the film and try it yourself. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong.

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Compactness, precision, mechanical perfection, efficient optical system, simplicity of operation, automatic rewinding, no threading of films. Pathe-Baby films will not burn. Pathe-Baby complete $60.00. Additional resistance for 200/220 c. $7.00. Pathe-Baby films $1.50 each. On sale: A. Tack…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-10-01
Summary:

Even if you do not want a Pathe-Baby, your boy wants it because he thirsts for knowledge and Pathe-Baby will give him much through its instructive and scientific films. On sale: A. Tack's, Hongkong Hotel Electric Department, Sincere's, etc. Demonstrations gladly given. Write today for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

When Pathe-Baby takes its place there with its boundless educational possibilities as well as its power of entertainment: your children will be captivated by the living lessons of the screen which will make them realize what they are taught at school: Niagara Falls, the Etna Eruption, the Ruins…