A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'Caligula,' 'Lonesome Luke, Plumber,' and British Gazette No.488. No half-price tickets. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Caligula
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Pathe presents Signorina Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italiana: 'Caligula.' Booking at Robinson's; Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Caligula'; 'Lonesome Luke, Plumber'; British Gazette No. 488. No half-price tickets. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world-famous premiere dancer in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italians, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half-price seats. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

Hell's Hinges' and two comics proved a great draw in Coronet last night. Tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, another capital programme 'Caligula,' a 4-acts portrays the life of Roman Emperor will play. There is also a popular comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' and a…

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Headline: Caligula
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The Roman picture play 'Caligula' at the Coronet Theatre has a gorgeous setting with superb scenery and operatic music through the performances. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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Headline: Caligula
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21
Summary:

A long review of the film 'Caligula,' which was screened in the theatre recently in Hong Kong.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-18 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Two big attractions at the Coronet tonight: 1. The famous Russian beauty Olga Petrova in Metro's 5 part comedy drama 'Extravagance'; 2. The great operatic premiere Napierkowska in the Italian spectacular drama 'Caligula' reduced by us from 5 reels to 3. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-18 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

November 18th to 20th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olga Petrova in 'Extravagance.' Also Napierkowska in 'Caligula.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.

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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.