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: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk.' William Fox production. Picture included: The Giant is successful on his hunt in the land where the little people dwell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-21
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' is in 10 parts with grand production by William Fox. Francis Carpenter acts as Jack and a real giant also performs. It is the first pantomime shown in Hong Kong, This film will be displayed on Christmas Eve at 9:15 p.m. Photo of the scene (named 'The City Where…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece 'The Idler,' a brilliant little comedy 'Lucien, Lucette,' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

Tonight, William Farnum in 'A Gilded Fool,' 'The Little Monte Carlo' and 'Wiffles Singing Lessons,' etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Gilded Fool.' Also 'The Little Monte Carlo,' 'Wiffles Singing Lessons,' etc.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a cinema in Hongkong--both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet yesterday was showing the Scottish picture 'The Daughter of MacGregor' of one last time and Scottish folk enjoyed it. A travel picture showing the cotton growing in Peru, and a comedy 'Nearly a Deserter' with orchestra, were also shown. Tonight Coronet is showing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Gilded Fool.' also showing 'The Little Monte Carlo' and 'Wiffles Singing Lessons.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a Cinema in Hongkong – both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-11 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

We are sure that you will agree with us that we could not have made a better choice than 'The Cigarette Girl' featuring charming little Gladys Hulette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market,' a tale of the Spanish Main showing tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Pauline Frederick is the girl. And if you want more than that there is also Episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Not to mention British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the picture that is sheer delight at the little house that shows the big pictures in other words, 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Humour, pathos, love, adventure – they are all in this fine picture; and Mabel Normand is 'Mickey,' the most delightful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Mickey' at the Coronet. $1 and 60 cents to both performances. Children half-price to matinees. Booking at Robinson's. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

In proof of which, see tonight's programme, when D. W. Griffith presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb' followed by the fine Triangle comedy, 'The Feathered Nest.' And don't forget that the Coronet is cool and comfortable.