A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

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

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

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

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Headline: The Star: Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
Summary:

Mack Sennett has made in 'A Small Town Idol,' playing today and tomorrow at the Star, what is claimed to be the first full-length comedy ever turned out that has been universally successful. The film is one long laugh throughout, the main part of the comedy honours falling to be Ben…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
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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Headline: Daily From 12 to 2 at the Coronet: Mid-Day Movies
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today's programme, our own Topical, Felix cartoon and Ben Turpin in 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Admission, 40 cents.

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Headline: Married Life': At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

Married Life,' a production under the Mack Sennett Studios, featuring Ben Turpin, is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the first time tomorrow.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1922-09-25
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-25
Summary:

Married Life,' a five-reel Mack Sennett comedy in which Ben Turpin takes the principal part, was presented at the Coronet Theatre yesterday.

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Headline: Saturday From 12 to 2 at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Mid-day movies. Today's programme, our own Topical, Felix Cartoon and Ben Turpin in 'Love, Honour and Behave!' Admission: 40 cents.

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Headline: Daily from 12 tu 2 at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Mid-Day Movies. Today's programme: our own Topical, Felix Cartoon, and Ben Turpin in 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Admission: 40 cents.

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Headline: Married Life': At the Coronet
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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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-25 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Ben Turpin in 'Married Life.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Girl in a Taxi.' Tomorrow night, 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
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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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 a Taxi.' Tomorrow night, 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday, 5.30 & 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Headline: Don't Send For a Doctor
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

See Ben Turpin in the new Mack Sennett five-reel comedy feature, 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-08-11
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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Buster Keaton in 'The Bell Boy.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Ben Turpin in 'Married Life.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Also Comedies.