A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-02
Summary:

Today until Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thirty a Week' in five parts, a photoplay which we predict will be one of the most popular pictures of the year, featuring Tom Moore. Have you heard about 'Bringing Up Father'? All America has. A first-class specimen of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-03
Summary:

Those who visited the Coronet last night, undoubtedly came away with the satisfaction of knowing that 'Thirty a Week' thoroughly deserves the reputation that has preceded it here. The film starred Tom Morre and Tallulah Bankhead. Film plot included. Another programme includes the first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 1 & 2 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-11 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 1 and 2. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30 & 7.15, episodes 5 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 3 & 4 of 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: At 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 5. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins.' Also 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13 - 1921-07-13
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 5, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Sis Hopkins,' 'Bringing Up Father' and British Gazette. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.