A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

May we draw the attention of residents of the Peak who, by reason of the shortened tramway service, are unable to get down to the 9.15 pm performance to our 6 pm matinee! We arrange it so that the picture finishes before 7.40 pm thus allowing plenty of time for them to catch the 8 o'clock…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

Enterprise and success usually go hand in hand and there is every reason to anticipate that the Coronet's new enterprise of giving a 'continuous' performance will be crowned with success. Briefly, the scheme is this: Those who are in their seats at the matinee performance at 5.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre had a nice programme with a special feature 'A Gilded Fool' and the short intervals between pictures allowed the coming and going of patrons without disturbances. A very pretty nature study in colour was 'The pursuit of the aigrette,' while the inimitable…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre was packed to the doors, last night when the first (evening) screening of William Fox's comedy 'The Yankee Way' took place. It is said that Mr. George Walsh has succeeded in giving us something new in the movie and a quite distinctive 'picture'…

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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

All comedy programme! Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss,' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10th, 11th and 12th, all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi' and Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Also 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Tonight!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. Prices as usual. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

March 10, 11 and 12, all comedy programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder in 'Max in a Taxi,' Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss' and 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Despite the many other attractions, the novel advertising methods employed by the Coronet Theatre were rewarded yesterday by two very satisfactory houses. The programme included Harold Lloyd's 'Bliss,' Max Linder's 'Max in a Taxi' with Rufus Wallingford and Charlie…

13
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

Those who have not seen the splendid all-comedy programme at the Coronet Theatre should not miss visiting this popular hall tonight when it will be screened for the last time. It is seldom that patrons of any cinema are given the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin, Max Linder and Harold Lloyd…

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market,' a tale of the Spanish Main showing tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Pauline Frederick is the girl. And if you want more than that there is also Episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Not to mention British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market' featuring Pauline Frederick. Also episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat,' British Gazette No. 493 and a comedy, 'Shocking Stockings.'

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17th, 18th and 19th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production, 'The Escape,' 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17, 18 and 19, 1919, at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also showing 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.' 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallington' episode 3. British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

March 24th, 25th and 26th, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble,' 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' episode 3 and British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.