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: 1920-02-09 - 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: 1920-02-11 - 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: 1920-02-14 - 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: 1920-02-18 - 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: 1920-02-19 - 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…

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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.…

10
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…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-22 - 1920-03-22
Summary:

Metro presents Emily Stevens in a wonderful double role in 'The House of Tears.' Snub Pollard in 'Giving the Bride Away.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest.' Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Annette Kellerman in 'A Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 15. Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-04-01
Summary:

The question of the hour Frank Keenan says not Captial Versus Labour but Capital Plus Labour in one of the best and most striking pictures ever screened, 'The World Aflame.' March 30 - April 1 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 15 and 16.

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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: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

From Thursday the 21st, Round 7 of The New 'Leather Pushers' with Reginald Denny.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

Mon. & Tue. Only, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers' De Luxe edition featuring Reginald Denny. Also, Jack Hoxies [sic] in 'Men in the Raw.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Today till Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Hope' with an all-star cast. June 6 Remarks: Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'