A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

An extremely good programme has been put on at the Victoria during the weekend. Dr. Rowe and Madame Mora performed. The pictures included some more war films and a good Pathe Gazette; another of the clever Bray Cartoons dealing with the exploits of a police dog. Another feature was a further…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a man-maid romance, Blanche Sweet in 'Help Wanted - Male.' Showing also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Also Bray Cartoon, Goldwyn Lampoon and British Gazette. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31
Summary:

Help Wanted: Male,' is a picturization of Edwina Levin's story, 'Leona Goes A Hunting.' Blanche Sweet and Henry King are being featured in the film. Other items in the programme designed by the Coronet Theatre, include the 'Snub' comedy, a Bray cartoon, and an…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-01 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

The only show in town tonight entitled to be considered as first-class is the picture show at the Coronet. If you took up the little house and planked it down in central London, it would still draw the same crowds. What other entertainment to be seen here tonight dare say the same. Cast your eye…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

Reopen tonight with 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry, five big stars in one fine picture. There is also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Start the Show,' Paramount Magazine and Bray Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' 'Fellow Romans' and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' 'Fellow Romans' and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also Screen Magazine and 'Wot Next?' [sic]. Dancing after pictures.

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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: 1922-08-21 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth, Robert McKim and Elinor Fair, Rolin Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Bray Cartoon.

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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.