A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Program
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Just Dogs' is a 2-part comedy played entirely by animals. 'The Perfect Woman' shows Constance Talmadge. Town Topics: British-American Tobacco Coy's local film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Just Dogs' is a 2-part comedy played entirely by animals! 'The Perfect Woman' shows Constance Talmadge in one of those whimsical roles that has won her title of queen of high comedy. Also Town Topics, British-American Tobacco Company's local film is still bright and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For the purpose of introducing films into China especially prepared for Chinese audiences, an organization has just been formed in America, and local residents will be interested to know that Mr. James A. Thomas, formerly of the British-American Tobacco Company, is said to be identified with it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Interport cricket, the Lincheng affair and the rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave,' 5 reels of fun, fast and furious.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' from the story by Robert W. Chambers. Also showing B. A. T. Town Topics with Girl Guides Jamboree, May Yacht Races. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis, an Emory Johnson production, story by Emilie Johnson. Also showing B. A. T. special, first and only authentic film revue of 'Chang Tso Ling's Manchurian Army,' made by British-American Co.'s…

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Headline: Coronet Program
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Just Dogs,' a 2-part comedy, 'The Perfect Woman' starring Constance Talmadge, and Town Topics (British-American Tobacco Company's local film).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Puppets of Fate' screening Viola Dana, who plays the role of Italian beauty. Film synopsis included. Another film of very great interest in the new bill is one which the British-American Tobacco Company had taken of the recent Spring race meeting in Shanghai…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Count'; 'Easy Street'; 'The Immigrant.' Also Felix cat cartoon, our own Topical and B. A. T. Film of Kingtenchan. Owing to the enormous success of this programme, it will be repeated tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'No Woman Knows,' from the story by Edna Ferber, a Universal-Jewel directed by Tod Browning. Also B. A. T.'s Town Topics No. 6. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Count,' 'Easy Street,' and 'The Immigrant.' November 24-25 Remarks: Also, Felix Cat Cartoon, Our Own Topical and B. A. T. Film of Kingtakchan.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Also Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings' and B. A. T. China News, arrival of reception of American Fliers in Shanghai. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Wettbound Limited' [sic], an Emory Johnson…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining.' Also Town Topics (Tients in Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04
Summary:

The British American Tobacco Company are taking pictures of happenings in the Orient and they will be shown at the Coronet and Star Theatre. A film was taken of the Shanghai Races. At the same performance a picture which has been delighting Kowloon audience, 'Puppets of Fate,' with…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mady Christians in 'My Love Is Sadly Shining.' Also Town Topics (Tients in Police, etc.) by B. A. T. Co. Tomorrow at all shows, Johnny Hines and a big supporting cast in 'Sure-Fire Flint,' a comedy of pep, action, thrills and laughs in 7 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30
Summary:

A very enjoyable time was spent at Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday, when Mr. Mei Lan-fang was the guest at tiffin of the British American Tobacco Company. Messrs. F. A. Perry, K. H. Amuller, S. M. Mayes and H. C. Rowson represented the B. A. T. Company, and those invited to meet Mr. Mei Lang-Fong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'My American Wife.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker.' Also our own Topical and B. A. T. Scenic. Tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' 12 wonderful reels of English history…