A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-24
Summary:

Commencing today at usual prices, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Four shows daily: 2.15, 4.50, 7.00 and 9.20 p.m. ('Robin Hood' is a very long picture and will be started absolutely sharp at the above times.) July 24 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-23
Summary:

Hongkong cinema-goers will be delighted to learn that Douglas Fairbanks' masterpiece, 'Robin Hood,' will start a brief season here from this evening. This picture was shown in the Colony over ten months ago, but so wonderful is it in every respect that another extremely cordial…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-25
Summary:

Quite the most exciting drama that has ever thrilled the ‘movie fans' of this capital. That is the verdict of a Malay States paper on 'Robin Hood,' the Douglas Fairbanks masterpiece now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Everywhere this picture has been shown it has evoked the same…

104
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 4.50, 7.00 and 9.20 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Please note the change of times. Usual prices. Commencing Monday July 28th at usual times, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia,' featuring Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh,…

105
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 4.50, 7.00 and 9.20 p.m., tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Usual prices.

106
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Bavu.' Commencing Tuesday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.'

107
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; night 60 cents and $1.00. Never before shown at these prices in any part of the world. Bring the children to see the greatest educational picture ever produced a picture that they…

108
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; night 60 cents and $1.00. Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Illustration included.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers will be delighted to learn that Douglas Fairbanks' masterpiece, 'Robin Hood,' will start a brief season in the Star Theatre from this evening. This picture has been shown in the Colony before, but so wonderful is it in every aspect that another cordial…

110
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' The gigantic film spectacle, at bargain prices. Commencing tomorrow, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06
Summary:

The biggest picture bargain in the Colony.' That is how the Star Theatre describes its 'Robin Hood' programme being shown for the last time this evening. 'Robin Hood' is by common assent one of the greatest films that has yet been made, and anyone who has not yet seen it…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Fourth big picture of anniversary month at the Coronet. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. at usual prices, Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' Illustration included.

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' Picture included.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The impression made by 'Robin Hood,' with Douglas Fairbanks and Wallace Beery was immense. Now we are to have the sequel to that fine film legacy in 'Richard, the Lion-Hearted,' which is showing at the Coronet Theatre. There will be no Douglas Fairbanks, but the principal…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Three days only, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., extra special, Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood,' an unusual picture at usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Wallace Beery as Richard, makes the lion-hearted king a lovable character, prone to doubt and to act on those doubts on the instant. The story shows us the King in the midst of his crusade and we have scenes that at once capture the imagination. As a sequel to another great picture – Robin Hood…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…