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: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

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Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09
Summary:

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-10 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming attendance of Hongkong Hotel Orchestra

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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;…