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: 1922-05-27
Summary:

London, May 13 – Prime Minister's favourite films are introduced. It is stated that the Premier often makes arrangements for a private cinema. Besides, it is believed that the Premier is in favour of comedy and drama. His favourite variety of film is comedy, and Charlie Chaplin has an…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood in 'Flower of the North' with Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke. Charlie Chaplin in his seventh million dollar comedy, 'The Idle Class.' All next week at usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High & Dizzy,' and Mable Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sunday, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy' and Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in High and Dizzy and Mabel Normand in The Floor Below. Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in The Idle Class.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke in Vitagraph's big special drama or the great outdoors, James Oliver Curwood's 'Flower of the North,' seven reels. Also Charlie Chaplin in his million-dollar comedy 'The Idle Class.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower and the North.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight (Saturday), George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-22
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class.' James Oliver Curwood's mile-a-minute 7-reel drama of the great North West, 'Flower of the North,' featuring Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke. Also the latest Topical Budget, ten reels of new up-to-date film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin reappears at the Coronet this week in 'The Idle Class.' The comedian has become infected with the 'dual role' craze to which Mary Pickford and other film stars have succumbed and in this picture he plays two parts. Another big attraction in this week's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Idle Class,' revealing Charlie Chaplin in a dual role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Another attraction is the capital Vitagraph picture 'Flower of the North' featuring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. It is adapted from the story written by James…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

Kinema goers are offered an entertaining programme in Coronet by 'Flower of the North,' which is based on the novel of James Oliver Curwood, starring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. While Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class' is showing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs' and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Alice Terry in Turn to the Right by Rex Ingram, the producer of 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. Also, Manila Vaudeville Co. February 12 remarks: Tomorrow, George Walch [sic] in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Miss Tamara Baraonelli performs.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in 'Turn to the Right,' a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow, Friday, February 13th, George Walsh in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara and Baraonelly in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-12 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, positively the last performances of Manila Vaudeville Co. and Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall in a big Metro-Rex Ingram production. Tomorrow Friday, February 18th, George Walch in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Also Miss Tamara Baraonelli classical…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

First National Pictures presents George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'Serenade.' Miss Tamara Baraonelli and Mr. Jack Thomas perform. February 16 remarks: Barbara Castleton and Lewis Stone in 'The Child Thou Gavest Me,' a First National attraction.