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: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A very well-arranged programme is announced by the Victoria Theatre management for tomorrow night. The screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' which was disturbed by 'The Globe Trotter' taking the house, will continue regularly in future. The film is featuring Pearl White and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' September 17 remarks: George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcellini Millions.' September 19 remarks: Matinee: fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'War and the Woman' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 4 remarks: Great boxing match, George Carpentier v Dick Smith. 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in five parts. The great success of the Palais Royal Theatre Paris. October 4 remarks: Matinee:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, a big attraction to the sporting public, great boxing match, George Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Also 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in 5 parts, the greatest success of the Palais-Royal Theatre Paris. October 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, great boxing match, Georges Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Madame and Her Godson, a farce comedy in 5 parts. The greatest success of the Palais Royal Theatre, Paris, the Band of the S. S. 'Ecuador,' will be in attendance at 9.15 p.m. October 4 Remarks: On page 12…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider,' and a hilarious Lloyd comedy. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production wil all-star cast. Written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Film plot and illustration included. Showing for the first time in China on Sunday, June 4th, at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production with all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Showing for first time in China on Sunday, June 4th. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is tomorrow's Coronet attraction. Their story is created by George Randolph Chester. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

A big special production, 'The Son of Wallingford' with an all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is today's Coronet attraction. The two main characters in the film, J. Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw, are created by Mr. George Randolph Chester. It is stated that they seem to have stepped from between the pages of the magazines in which 'Get Rich…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Son of Wallingford,' directed by Mr. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11