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: 1902-10-10
Summary:

As will be seen from our advertising columns, a projectoscope exhibition will be given in the City Hall at an early date. This particular exhibition is spoken of very highly in Shanghai, and as it has pictures of the Coronation processions it should attract appreciative audiences.

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Headline: Edison's Latest
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-11
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity of seeing one of Edison's latest inventions in the City Hall. The principal feature of the entertainment will be the new 20th-century projectoscope, the latest development of the cinematograph and bioscope, and an immense improvement upon anything that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-15
Summary:

It is always more pleasant to praise than to condemn, but the pleasure is not always possible. Quite a large percentage of the last night's audience in the Theatre Royal were disappointed. Either the 'projectoscope' or its operator was at fault. The pictures jerked into all sorts…

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Headline: The Bioscope
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-01-09
Summary:

An exceedingly good Bioscope entertainment is that which is being given by Mr. T. J. Stevenson at the Theatre Royal. The coronation pictures are exceedingly good. The news described some scenes of the films.

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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…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan and Jacqueline Logan in 'White and Unmarried,' a Paramount picture. Also an exceedingly beautiful Prizma Colour Music Film and our own Topical. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1.00. Children and servicemen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'Felix Loses Out' (Prizma Colour) and our own Topical. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup,' Century Comedy and our own Topical.