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: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'I Do,' and 'Home Talent' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, last chance of seeing Juanita and Conchita, and Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands.' Sunday & Monday, Ben Turpin in 'Home Talent.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Great Accident,' the film version of a story written by one of the New York Saturday Evening Post's contributors, Ben Amos [sic] Williams. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Married Life' tomorrow. The comedy is produced by Mack Sennett studios. Featuring Ben Turpin, the film promises great entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-25 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Ben Turpin in 'Married Life,' not a war picture! Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Tomorrow night, 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Ben Turpin in 'Married Life,' not a war picture! Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' Comedies, etc.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Frank Keenan in 'The Bells,' and Ten [sic] Turpin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'Fools…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre will be showing the six-reel Mack Sennett attraction 'A Small Town Idol.' Although, the picture is a comedy, it contains as much story as in an average drama. The cast includes Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen only comedy programs throughout the festive weeks. Currently the theatre is screening a Mack Sennett attraction, entitled 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin. The Christmas attraction proper will be 'Penrod' with Wesley Barry and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The Grand: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight & Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest,' and Buster Keaton Comedy.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-08 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Mack Sennett, Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Directed by F. Richard Jones. August 8 Remarks: On page 4, illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the new Ben Turpin picture 'The Shriek of Araby,' this evening. The film is produced by Max [sic] Sennett and features Miss Kathryn McGuire.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

Mack Sennet's [sic] 'The Shriek of Araby' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. The film features Ben Turpin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Acquittal.' Great attention has been given to the filming of the courtroom scene. The film features Claire Windsor. The cast also includes Barbara Bedford who is famous for her performance in 'The Spoilers,' Richard Travers, Charles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Reid in 'What's Your Hurry?' and Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'