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: 1918-10-24
Summary:

Theatres and Kinemas: The need for distraction and relaxation and the enormous price of coal amount for the success of some popular theatres and kinemas. La Monnaie, Le Pare, and the Conservatoire are shut.

82
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.

83
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.

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

May 7, 8 and 9, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photo drama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Misa Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin…

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07
Summary:

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

There was a decidedly clever and refreshing vaudeville Company showing at the Victoria Theatre last night, called the 'Prize Packets.' Performances by Queenie Lloyd, Xaida Stella, la Petote Zilla and The Musical Weatherleys. In addition, a short picture programme includes the…

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28
Summary:

A new spirit of enterprise is pervading the management of the Victoria Theatre. Performance from the group 'Prize Packets,' Miss Xaida Stella, Queenie Lloyd, La Petite Zilla. Besides the performances, there was a half-hour projection of pictures depicting current happenings in the…

89
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28
Summary:

Despite the bad weather, Saturday night saw a full house at the Victoria, when Mr. Charlie's clever combination of juvenile artists entertained the audience for two solid hours. Two films were also included in the programme, which are Pathe's British Gazette and Harold Lloyd comedy…

90
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

The Prize Packets gave their farewell performance at the Victoria last night. Their most popular of a set of five numbers was La Petite Zita in her song and dance about 'Hans.'

91
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.

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-03 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes.

93
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-03 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 7th, 8th and 9th episodes.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence La Badie in 'Divorce and the Daughter.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery Ship' 10th, 11th and 12th episodes.

95
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…

96
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.'

97
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.'…

98
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

100
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-31 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…