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The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

Headline: The Coronet

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1923-12-22

Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

Headline: Penrod': Coming Big Coronet Picture

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1923-12-22

Headline: The China Mail News 1923-12-26

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1923-12-26

Summary:

Penrod' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre.

Headline: The Coronet: 'Penrod'

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1923-12-27

Summary:

Freckles Barry in 'Penrod' is a special attraction at the Coronet. Marshall Neilan is the producer.

Headline: Wesley Barry: Thrilling New Picture - 'Heroes of the Street'

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1924-04-12

Headline: The China Mail Advertisement 1918-12-02

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-02 - 1918-12-03

Summary:

Fox Kiddie Features' is ready for presentation by the producer, William Fox. The first film of the cinema will be 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

Headline: The China Mail Advertisement 1918-12-04

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is the first picture for the Kiddies. The main cast of the film are children and only a few grown people acted as parents.

Headline: Your Dream Has Come True at Last

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-02

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is chosen by William Fox. This film can make your dreams in fairy tales come true even though you are not a child.

Headline: Not for Children Only!

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10

Summary:

The castings, story plots and a large production process of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' make it a film not only suitable for children, but also for adults.

Headline: The Story that Never Grows Old

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12

Summary:

A special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' is produced by William Fox. The cast includes 1,300 children, a giant with 8 feet 6 inches tall and actors/actresses from 5 to 90 years old. Direct from New York Run at the Globe Theatre.

Headline: This is My Future Wife'

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photos of the Princess Regina of the film included.

Headline: Make a Real X'mas of It!

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-16 - 1918-12-18

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' includes a real giant in the pantomime.

Headline: The Coronet

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-27

Summary:

The Coronet (the late Bijou Theatre) will reopen after construction, with 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' at 4:30 and 9:15 p.m. on 24th December. Price details included. Booking at Robinson's.

Headline: Foraging for Breakfast'

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-19 - 1918-12-19

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Giant of the film included.

Headline: Wee Little Starlet of the Films

Newspaper Source: The China Mail

Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20

Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.