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: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-29
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet: I want your opinion! I have booked a picture which I do not like, but which the trade papers, praise up to the skies! The picture is 'The Revenge of Tarzan' and it is showing at the Coronet tonight. I am willing to admit that having seen both 'Tarzan of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28
Summary:

The sweet, almost exotic, beauty of Norma Talmadge has a fitting frame in 'Smilin' Through,' the beautiful romance which comes to the Coronet today for a week. A picture that almost raises the manufacture of motion pictures from a commercial venture to the dignity of art, it has…

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

Tonight the Company will give a repetition of 'Anna Christie' at the 'Star Theatre,' Kowloon. A 'Playgoer' writes to the Editor. – It is gratifying to note that those who had the pleasure of witnessing 'Anna Christie' thoroughly appreciated this play. It…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Tonight we are presenting to you at the Star, a variety turn that comes with the best credentials of any act that has visited Hongkong. Harry Leeds and Trixie Lemar who have come here after a most successful engagement at the Carlton Theatre, Shanghai, have shown us their press notices and I see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
Summary:

Much interest was manifested some months ago when it was announced in the Press that a corporation had been formed, with a capital of 5 million dollars to establish cinema shows -'throughout China.' Latest advice from Shanghai seems to indicate that the preliminary steps have been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

David Wark Griffiths [sic] goes from strength to strength. When 'Orphans of the Storm' was first shown in the big cities of the world, the Press pronounced it an epochal triumph. Taken from the story of 'The Two Orphans,' it is a story of the events leading up to and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-27
Summary:

The events preceding and including the French Revolution are shown in graphic and faithful fashion in 'Orphans of the Storm,' Griffith's film adapted from the stage play 'The Two Orphans.' Griffith's [sic] has presented a vista of the economic and social conditions…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, will give a concert in the Star Theatre tomorrow evening. Owing to other pressing arrangements, his Kowloon season is being limited to one night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Some of the biggest thrills of the newspaper game have been translated to the screen in 'Her Reputation,' the feature film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is woven around the enormous power of the press, and a group of journalists assisted the producer as…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Tuesday night, October 7th, farewell tour of the world, your last opportunity to see Malini, the king of entertainer. Acclaimed the world over by press, public and royalty. The greatest entertainment of the age. Prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Children and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

The Kid' is now showing in Coronet. Jackie Coogan, the boy of eight has yet arrived England, chronicled in the press, for how he attracted the attention of Charlie Chaplin and development of his acting career. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

In presenting M. and Madame Doros to the Kowloon public next Thursday at the Star Theatre for six nights, the management will provide an entertainment that should meet with success because these two Romanian artists have had unstinted praise from the Press. The first half of the programme will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-28
Summary:

There was a big house at the Star Theatre last night when Pancho Villa, the Filipino boxer, was in action against Jim Cartlidge, the Lightweight champion of the Colony. Both Villa and Cartlidge appeared in excellent trim and sparred cleverly, showing the audiences many of the finer points of the…