A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Charles Darrell's world famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps,' played by the original company. A stage play 'When London Sleeps' after a long run at the Princess of Wales Theatre. May 12-14 remarks: 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine,' and…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

Tonight, Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin From Broadway.' British Gazette No. 534- 535 and comedy. Sunday, showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play 'Ghosts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin from Broadway.' Also British Gazette No. 534-535 and comedy. Sunday 13th at 9.15 p.m., showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play, 'Ghosts,' etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin From Broadway.' British Gazette No. 534-535 and Comedy. Sunday, 13th at 9.15 p.m., showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play 'Ghosts.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

The first 1920 production to be shown on a local screen will be presented at the Coronet tonight in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn's adaption of the famous play by R. C. Carton. The cast included Tom Moore, Naomi Childers and William Burress. Film synopsis included. In addition,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

Jubilo,' the principal feature in today's continuous performance at the Coronet, is advertised by the Goldwyn Film Corporation as their funniest picture with the biggest star, Will Rogers. Film synopsis included. Other items in the programme included a new British Gazette, a Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-03
Summary:

Those who visited the Coronet last night, undoubtedly came away with the satisfaction of knowing that 'Thirty a Week' thoroughly deserves the reputation that has preceded it here. The film starred Tom Morre and Tallulah Bankhead. Film plot included. Another programme includes the first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous burlesque on 'Carmen,' 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous burlesque on 'Carman.' Also 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette. Telephone 1743. March 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous 'Burlesque on Carmen' [sic]. Also 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Featuring Dorothy Dalton in the principal role, 'Love Letters,' a Paramount drama in 5 reels was screened for the first time at the Hongkong Theatre. The thrilling drama 'Dawn' will be repeated. On Sunday, the chief attraction will be 'Our Better Selves' with Fannie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy and special. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette. Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-21 - 1922-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Down on the Farm,' Mack Sennett's famous comedy special. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette. Best floor in the colony.