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: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host Mr. Aleo Ross, of Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. and Mr. Ernest K. Kaai, who heads the combination of vocalists, dancers and instrumentalists. The band is earning great success in Macao, so Star Theatre provides the last opportunity to Kowloon and Hongkong…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Oh You Women!,' a photoplay presented by Adolph Zukor, is to be screened at the Star Theatre tomorrow. Supporting Ernest Truex in the leading parts were Louise Huff, Anita Loos and John Emerson. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-13
Summary:

All London's beauty spots are seen in 'The Road to London,' featuring Bryant Washburn, and Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

All London's beauty spots are seen in 'The Road to London,' featuring Bryant Washburn. Also Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-13
Summary:

All London's beauty spots are seen in 'The Road to London' featuring Bryant Washburn. Also Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Bryant Washburn in 'The Road to London,' and Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

2 films 2 good 2 miss! Bryant Washburn in 'The Road to London' and Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

9
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

Tonight only, 2 films 2 good 2 miss, Bryant Washburn in 'The Road to London' and Sunshine Sammy in 'Saturday Morning.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

For the first time in the history of Paramount picture-making in the East, scenes made by the Prizma process in natural colours have been incorporated into a Paramount feature picture. This was for 'The Gilded Lily,' featuring Mae Murray, which will be shown at the Star theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies and Joseph Urban, is showing at the Coronet Theatre today. Robert G. Vignola directed the picture. The supporting cast included Forrest Stanley, Ernest Glendenning [sic], Ruth Shepley, Theresa Conover Maxwell [sic] and Macey Harlam.…

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, '6 Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Love works fast when cupid steps on the gas, see 'Six Cylinder Love,' an Elmer Clifton production, presented by William Fox, with Ernest Truex.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, 'Six Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Illustration included. Remarks: Another ad. on page 18 on 'Six Cylinder Love…

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Ernest [sic] Lubitsch, director of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night' and 'Rosita' presents May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost and Lew Cody in 'Three Women.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Three Women' which is produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch, who is famous for being the producer of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night' and 'Rosita.' The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot and Lew Cody…

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Headline: Three Women'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers attraction 'Three Women,' this evening. The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. The film was produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-27 - 1925-10-28
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Ernest Lubitsch presents May McAvoy supported by Pauline Frederick and Marie Prevost in 'Three Women.'