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: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

All in one programme: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Three comedies will comprise a week's programme of the Coronet Theatre. One, Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' Two, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken.' Three, Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] As indicated this all-comedy programme begins on Monday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen three comedies this week, starting from Monday. The first comedy will be Charlie Chaplin's two-part comedy 'Pay Day.' Film synopsis included. The other two comedies are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a special all-comedy programme, including Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes' [sic], this week.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

An all-star comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in his latest million-dollar comedy special 'Pay Day,' together with Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Prices as for 'The Kid.' All this week at all shows. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-26
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this week beginning today. Supporting the Chaplin picture are two other comedies, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] Prices next week will be as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Two other comedies are included in the programme as well, they are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' Prices are as for 'The Kid.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, the best comedy programme ever shown in Hongkong: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, positively last showing of Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30 - 1923-01-30
Summary:

Do you believe in 'Romance'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-01-31
Summary:

There is still 'Romance'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01 - 1923-02-01
Summary:

Romance' is coming to Hongkong!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Romance'? See film page.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

A film version of the play 'Romance,' in which Doris Keane takes the principal role, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre all next week. Besides, 'Silas Marner,' a picturization of George Eliot's story of Raveloe heads the bill. Also, a Snub Pollard comedy is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Edward Sheldon's 'Romance.' Although the film received strict criticism from Charles Frohmann, it proved to be a great success and continued to run for six continuous years. Consequently, London reversed Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Doris Keane in 'Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, 'A Beggar in Purple.'