A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: During the Time that The Coronet is Closed for Repairs: Patrons are Requested to Visit The Empire Late Woping (Opposite Central Market)
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir. A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' [sic], The Trainless Derby and Canton from the Air. July 30 Remarks: Tomorrow, Sunday at 6 p.m. only, Mary Pickford in 'Daddy Long Legs,' and at 9.15, 'Mind the Paint Girl.'…

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Headline: During the Time That the Coronet Is Closed For Repairs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

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Headline: The Empire Theatre: An Excellent Programme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film version of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl' will be seen at the Empire Theatre, starring Anita Stewart. An unusually British Gazette showing Wonderful Derby scenes, views from air, views of Canton will also be included. While tomorrow Mary Pickford, will be…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

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Headline: The Star: 'The Ladder Jinx'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08
Summary:

The quickest way to obtain a hearty laugh at someone else's expense is to travel over to Kowloon tonight and visit 'The Ladder Jinx' at The Star. Last night ,a big house was kept in a continuous ripple of laughter over the misfortunes of Arthur Barnes, a young bank cashier who was…

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Headline: The Ladder Jinx: Last Day at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10
Summary:

The unlucky experiences of Arthur Barnes, a young bank cashier who aroused the anger of the demon of ill-luck, kept a big house laughing at the Coronet last night. 'The Ladder Jinx' is a new sort of comedy and should not be missed. Tonight will be the last showing.