A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-26
Summary:

Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, offered the audiences high quality films. To begin with, the firm reproduced on the screen are the production of the noted firm of Pathe Freres of Paris. If we have a fault to find with the show at all it is that there was too little of the educational…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-21
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is giving two exhibitions on Empire Day, more than one hundred people having had to be turned away last Saturday. Miss Ruby Ray and Miss Thorne will render new songs. All the Cinematographic films exhibited are new to Hongkong.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

9
Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-20
Summary:

A Day's Pleasure,' and 'Upstairs' is funning in the enjoyable programme at the Coronet. Film reviews included. In addition, Georges Carpentier illustrates in 'The Gazette' his knockout blow to Beckett. The programme will be repeated tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Last week, it was Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Tonight, it is big sister Norma in 'The Probation Wife.' In addition, the Coronet programme includes an interesting Gazette and Snub Pollard's latest comedy. July 31 and August 2 remarks: At 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-11
Summary:

Miss Constance Talmadge's performance in 'A Temperamental Wife' showing at the Coronet until Sunday next. An interesting Gazette showing happenings at home, together with a very laughable Snub Pollard comedy entitled 'Raise the Rent' is included in the Coronet programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

A man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted-male!' Also showing Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Cartoons, Lampoons, Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette. March 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Help Wanted - Male' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-02 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, under the distinguished patronage of the public of Hongkong, a man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Pirate Gold' is the current attraction in Coronet Theatre, with Harold Lloyd Comedy 'His Royal Slyness' and an interesting topical gazette complete an excellent programme.