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: 1908-07-17
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tonight a new programme will be given, and Miss Carmen, 'La Trianera,' will make her debut in Hongkong as a dancer. Extra electric fans keep the air cool, and the entertainment is good.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17 - 1908-07-21
Summary:

Special programme: amongst some new films the comic pictures 'Good Medicine' and 'A Pedicure for Love.' Debut of the beautiful Miss Oarmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22 - 1908-07-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night. 'The Black Princess.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La 'Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-24 - 1908-07-25
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 'The Black Princess' and 'The Bandits of Calabra.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-28 - 1908-08-06
Summary:

The Engel Troupe of Russian dancers. The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Caligula,''Lonesome Luke, Plumber' and British Gazette No. 488. No half price tickets. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arts Italiana, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half price seats. Booking at Robinson's. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-18 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

November 18th to 20th at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olga Petrova in Metro's comedy drama, 'Extravagance.' Napierkoska [sic] in 'Caligula.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 18 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

Madge Kennedy finds a role dear to her heart in her latest Goldwyn release. 'Strictly Confidential' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre, beginning tonight. The programme is also noteworthy as introducing a new Rolin comedy star, Beatrice La Plante, to Hongkong audiences. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, a First National attraction, Marshall Neilan presents 'The River's End' by James Oliver Curwood in 6 parts. Also Beatrice La Plante in 'A Regular Pal.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-30 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, October 1 to 3, an extraordinary special programme, a Ben J. B. Hampton production, 'The U. P. Trail,' 7 parts, from Zane Grey's greatest novel, a massive picture of the great west with a powerful cast including Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Marguerite De La…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. [sic] B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail' featuring Roy Stewart, Joseph Dowling, Kathryn Williams, Robt. McKim and Marguerite De La Motte. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail,' a massive picture of the great west with a powerful cast including Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Joseph J. Dowling, Robert McKim and Marguerite De La Motte, directed Jack Conway, Zane Grey Pictures Inc…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration and price details included. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in 'Lucia.' Tomorrow, 'La Boheme.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration and price details included. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in 'La Boheme.' Tomorrow, 'Forza Del Destino.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in Lucia. Tomorrow, La Boheme. The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…