A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

In this advertisement you will see a picture drawn by a boy who has just completed a course in a correspondence art school. This chicken laid that egg. It exploded. This happens in 'A Twilight Baby,' a Henry Lehrman comedy, at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Remarks: Drawing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy, 'A Night at the Show' [sic] featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy. 'A Night at the Show' featuring Charlie Chaplin. Also Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Henry Lehrman's 'A Twilight Baby.' Also Charlie Chaplin, supported by Brother Syd in 'A Night at the Show.'

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Headline: A Novel Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02
Summary:

A Twilight Baby,' christened by Henry Lehrman, is being screened at the Coronet today. Besides, the final episodes of the serial 'Pirate Gold' will be screened also. In addition, Charlie Chaplin is to be seen in a re-issue of one of his most laughable efforts, 'A Night at the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby.' Also 'A Night at the Show' featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-03
Summary:

An original film in process of screening at the Coronet has the somewhat unusual title of 'Twilight Baby.' The anticipations which the audience had begun to form from this title, were fully borne out in the subsequent screening. Charlie Chaplin stars in another picture entitled 'A…

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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

On Sunday, October 14th, 'The Prisoner of Zenda' at the Coronet. October 19 Remarks: Last two nights of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Sunday only, 'The Kentucky Derby.'

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby,' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

An unusually interesting attraction beginning at the Coronet tomorrow, is the film version of Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda.' It is a great theatrical hit, with Miss Fay Compton and a brilliant cast is one of the outstanding successes of the London season. The Metro Company…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' Metro's superb presentation of this world-famous classic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Last night, Coronet Theatre presented a Metro Pictures production entitled 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The film was directed by Rux [sic] Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Mr. Anthony Hope may rightly be called the creator of the country of Ruritania, about which so many romances and plays are written nowadays. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is so well-known to the general public that it is a matter of general interest to see how the film version compares with…