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: 1917-06-25
Summary:

Juvenile crime in Britain and Germany has, according to the home papers, been largely on the increase since the war began. As is generally the case, the thefts were undertaken in order to obtain money for entrance to a cinema show. The authority of parents is seldom regarded so far as cinema…

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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

All comedy programme! Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss,' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10th, 11th and 12th, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Also 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Tonight!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. Prices as usual. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10, 11 and 12, all comedy programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Despite the many other attractions, the novel advertising methods employed by the Coronet Theatre were rewarded yesterday by two very satisfactory houses. The programme included Harold Lloyd's 'Bliss,' Max Linder's 'Max in a Taxi' with Rufus Wallingford and Charlie…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

Those who have not seen the splendid all-comedy programme at the Coronet Theatre should not miss visiting this popular hall tonight when it will be screened for the last time. It is seldom that patrons of any cinema are given the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin, Max Linder and Harold Lloyd…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market,' a tale of the Spanish Main showing tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Pauline Frederick is the girl. And if you want more than that there is also Episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Not to mention British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market' featuring Pauline Frederick. Also episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat,' British Gazette No. 493 and a comedy, 'Shocking Stockings.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

March 24th, 25th and 26th, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble,' 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' episode 3 and British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

March 24, 25 and 26, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.' Also showing 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' episode 3 and British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love and De Wolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' Love and a Savage, 'Wallingford' episode 5. British Gazette No. 498. Special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded'; 'Love and a Savage'; 'Wallingford' episode 5; British Gazette No. 498. Saturday, April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' 'Love and a Savage.' 'Walingford' episode 5. British Gazette, No. 498. Today (Saturday), April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…