A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is one that should meet with a good deal of appreciation, comprising as it does a fine three-part film 'The Storm,' a picture which, besides good acting to recommend it, is based on a very attractive plot and provides some good situations.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-11
Summary:

There is no doubt that there will be large audiences at the Victoria Theatre tonight and tomorrow to see another two episodes of the 'Hidden Hand.' In addition to this, the programme contains a British and American Gazette and a screaming comedy 'Luke and the Mermaids.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-22
Summary:

A most enjoyable programme, full of variety, is now being shown at the Victoria Theatre. It includes fresh episodes of the thrilling serial 'The House of Hate.' Other features are the British and American Gazettes and an exceedingly funny Harold Lloyd film entitled 'Look Pleasant…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy' comes to the Coronet Theatre today. He is the one shown his doughty deeds in 'The Sailor-made Man.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells or a new play by J. M. Barrie is not looking forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world. 'Grandma's Boy,' starring Harold Lloyd, is the latest feature to be shown in the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells, or a new play by J. M. Barrie, are not looked forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world, is a new comedy by Harold Lloyd. 'Grandma's Boy' will be shown at the Coronet for the whole week beginning…

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

Grandma's Boy,' Harold Lloyd's latest feature, was shown at the Coronet Theatre for the first time yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12
Summary:

Grandma's Boy' was shown at the Coronet yesterday, starring Harold Lloyd. Film plot included.

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Headline: Grandma's Boy'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Grandma's Boy,' has broken records everywhere else. It is to be shown at the Coronet for the rest of the week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For three days from today to Wednesday at 9:15 performance, the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the film version of Dumas' novel 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. An orchestra of 16 players will provide the musical background. At 2:30 and 7:15 performances…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-29
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring the competitor of Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. The picture, like the no less popular 'Grandma's Boy,' reveals that Lloyd is not entirely without that delicate suggestion of pathos which may be counted upon in…