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: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Super season. Now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' April 6 and 7 remarks: 'It's a Hard Life,' British Gazette, final episode of 'The Circus King.'

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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: 1922-12-12 - 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.

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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.'

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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.'

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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.'

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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.…

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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.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight! First two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial 'The Circus King' featuring the daredevil of the screen Eddie Polo. February 9 remarks: Final performance of 'The Better 'Ole.' Booking at the Theatre. February 10 remarks: Mabel Normand in 'Mickey…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Auction Block.' Another ad on page 12: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Thais,' ordinary matinee prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System,' ten parts. February 27 remarks: 'The Voice of Conscience,' ordinary matinee prices.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Today, 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. March 1 remarks: By the courtesy of Messrs. Pathe, 'The Honor System' for three more nights. Tonight and tomorrow matinee, Goldwyn's comedy 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-13 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

When a play runs for three years at one theatre, it is a pretty good guarantee that the show is a good one! This was the case with 'Blue Jeans,' the screen version of which is on tonight. March 11-13 remarks: Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans,' seven reels. March 13 remarks: Metro…