A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The programme showed last night at the Victoria Theatre was excellent. It will be continued tonight and tomorrow. The principal feature is the fifteenth episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Another most enjoyable item of the programme is the photoplay 'The Little Sisters,' which is…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight! Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Billy West in 'Cupid's Rival.' British Gazette No. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

March 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Also Billy Wett [sic] in 'Cupid's Rival' and British Gazette No. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

March 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1919, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Billy West in 'Cupid's Rival.' British Gazette no. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

Tonight, must a wife remain true to a faithless husband? See Norma Talmadge in 'The Children in the House,' the story of a deserted wife who remained true to her husband to the end. And the end – well, there's a great climax to this fine story. There are also the kiddies you liked…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Madcap Madge' is drawing packed houses. With an eye to wholesome production, the management of the Coronet has always screened the nest. 'Madcap Madge' is in this category. It is a comedy of unusual interest that cannot fail to please and amuse the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre, in its usual enterprising manner, screened yesterday Charles Darrell's famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps' in four parts. The film version of this drama, which had been performed in almost every town in the British Isles, closely follows…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

A very attractive bill has been prepared for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre tonight. There is an extra-selected star photoplay entitled 'Todd of the Times' with Frank Keenan seen in one of his best character impersonations. The British Gazette is very topical, and a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

The programme the Victoria Theatre management is presenting tonight is very attractive. Frank Keenan, America's greatest character actor, will be seen in 'Todd of the Times.' The British Gazette is full of vivid pictures. 'Billy Blazes, Esqr.' [sic] featuring Harold…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

The Wager,' the production is in Metro's well-known style. October 18 remarks: Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Billy West in 'The Slave.' British Gazette No. 564-5. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

The best show in Hongkong tonight, where no disappointment awaits you! Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Also Billy West in 'The Slave' and British Gazette No. 564-5. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-21
Summary:

Emily Stevens in 'The Wager.' Also Billy West in 'The Slave' and British Gazette No. 564-5. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. October 18 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Wager,' the production in Metro's well-known style,

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

A very attractive programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre management for tonight 'Go Get'em Garringer.' [sic] The British Gazette is up-to-date and very meaty, while the comic is well up to previous standards.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

We guarantee that, whatever may be your personal tastes, you will thoroughly enjoy tonight's programme at the Coronet. Firstly, there is the always welcome British Gazette. Then, Metro presents Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in the best 5 parts comedy of their career, 'Social…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands,' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'Social Quicksands' after British Gazette. Also Billy West in 'His Day Out.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-13
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening today a beautiful drama in five reels in which the well-known star Dorothy Delton [sic] takes the leading role in 'Love Letters.' It is a high-class Paramount picture. A comedy entitled 'On the Beach at Waikiki' will as be screened as well,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-11 - 1921-05-14
Summary:

Madge Kennedy in 'Through the Wrong Door,' Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'They're Off,' also British Gazette at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.