A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-17 - 1916-04-19
Summary:

A drama in 3 reels, 'The Heart of a Mother,' on Tuesday, 15th April, 1916. Interesting picture including 'On the Summit of Lingekoff.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Gussel, The Golfer' (by Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-18 - 1916-04-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-19 - 1916-04-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Heart of a Mother' (3 reels), War Series (on the Summit of Lingetoff), 'Gussel the Golfer' (Keystone), 'Wifey's Investment' and 'Wiffles in the Workshop'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-20 - 1916-04-22
Summary:

The comedy in 3 reels, 'Dolly Twain,' on Friday, 21st April, 1916. Pictures including 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone comics). Charlie Chaplin is featured. Interesting picture including 'H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught with the French Troops…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-21 - 1916-04-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly Twain' (3 reels), 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone Comic); Coming film: 'A Great Surprise in Store'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly Twain' (3 reels), 'Champion Charlie' and 'Our Neighbours' (Keystone Comic); Coming film: 'A Great Surprise in Store'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

On Monday next, the Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie,' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Prepares His Preparation'; Billie Richie [sic] in 'The Avenging Dentist'; Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish'; Smith and Bella Jackson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, Smith and Bella Jackson perform. A fine comedy programme including Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations.' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm.' Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smith and Bella Jackson, Negro comedians and dancers. Also a fine comedy film programme, included Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations,' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm' and…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Shermon [sic]. Also Coronet Review, the latest newsreel of the world. November 4 Remarks: Our own Topical Film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Final showing today, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also our own Topical Film, the latest newsreel of the world.