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: 1918-07-05
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, the British Gazette is peculiarly interesting. Molly [sic] King is the star of the two episodes of the 'Seven Pearls'; while the comedy is amply provided for in 'We Never Sleep,' a two-part Lonesome Luke absurdity in which this eccentric…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today, Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People,' Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Hollard [sic] in 'Hello, Teacher,' British Gazette No.485 and 'His Father's Son.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People.' 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Pollard in 'Hello Teacher!' and British Gazette No. 485. 7.15 p.m., 'His Father's Son.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615. Also 'The Code of the Yukon' and the first ‘Snub' comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615 and 'The Code of the Yukon.' Also first 'Snub' Comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12. March 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lews in 'The Code of the Yukon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02 - 1920-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn picture. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'It Is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621. Prices: matinees, 80 cents and 40 cents; soirees, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included. April 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

The first 1920 production to be shown on a local screen will be presented at the Coronet tonight in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn's adaption of the famous play by R. C. Carton. The cast included Tom Moore, Naomi Childers and William Burress. Film synopsis included. In addition,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-03
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' The success of three London Seasons! R. C. Carton's delightful sporting comedy. With an all star cast that is associated with Goldwyn. Also, Snub Pollard in 'It is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord and Lady Algy' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'It's a Hard Life' and British Gazette. Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soirees, $1.50 and 80 cents. April 5 Remarks: Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-05
Summary:

Highly appreciative of the good fare offered have been the large audiences that have assembled at the Coronet during the holidays to see Goldwyn's delightful screen version of R. C. Carton's sporting comedy 'Lord and Lady Algy.' With this picture, the Coronet is inaugurating…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. July 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Probation Wife,' after last…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, another Goldwyn masterpiece fills the Screen at the Little House - 'The Venus Model' in which Mabel Normand, best beloved of all screen stars, has a part that fits her like the proverbial glove. Add to all this a fine Pathe Gazette and a scream of Rolin comedy. August 8…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model,' ‘Snub' comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. August 3 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Venus Model,' also Pathe…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

Emily Stevens in 'Cora' the tale of an artist's model. 'Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards.' Also British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora,' the tale of an artist's model. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the most exciting of all Pathe serials, 'Bound and Gagged.'