A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet is German Waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson, at them or with them, you have to laugh. Booking Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

3
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

The programme includes Pathe's Latest British Gazette, 'The Silent Mystery' episode one, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in 'The Law of the Land.'

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge (Captivating Connie) in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' July 9 and 10 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode three.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

If 'The Outsider' pleases you as much as it pleased us an enjoyable evening awaits you at the Coronet. September 23-25 remarks: Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' 6 parts. Snub Pollard in 'Tough Luck.' Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., The Dolly Sisters…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Every record smashed wherever it was shown! 'Grandma's Boy,' come and see Harold Lloyd as himself and also as his grandfather.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Once Aboard the Lugger.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells, or a new play by J. M. Barrie, are not looked forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world, is a new comedy by Harold Lloyd. 'Grandma's Boy' will be shown at the Coronet for the whole week beginning…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $1.5.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45, final episodes of 'Tarzan.' No performance at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy,' his first 5-reel feature. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., a Dollar Dance. Tickets at Moutrie's. December 15 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tonight & Saturday, 'The Fortune Teller.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Pay Day,' 'Grandma's Boy' and Jazz Band. At 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Ordinary prices. Kowloon Theatre: Mon. to Wed. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring the competitor of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. The picture, like the no less popular 'Grandma's Boy,' reveals that Lloyd is not entirely without that delicate suggestion of pathos which may be counted upon in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' in 8 reels. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'…

18
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Eight reels of uproarious fun, Harold Lloyd in his latest vehicle 'Girl Shy,' 8000 feet of spills and thrills funnier than 'Dr. Jack,' more exciting than 'Safet Last' [sic]. February 21 remarks: Funnier than 'Grandma's Boy.' February 28 remarks:…