A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-19 - 1902-03-20
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre with 'In Society.' Performances by The Dutchman and The Jew and Mdme Lloyd. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

Another incident had been added to the 'Lloyd George' film. The counterfeit 'Lloyd George' was conducted by a torchlight procession through the street of Carnarvon, and pictures were taken the reproduction of the declaration of the poll in 1892, when the Prime Minister was re…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-16
Summary:

Much interest has been aroused over a film of Mr. Lloyd George's life, which is just being completed. The story was written by Sir Sidney Low, lecturer on Imperial and Colonial history, King's College, University of London, and made into a film by the well-known producer, Mr. Maurice…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

Hell's Hinges' and two comics proved a great draw in Coronet last night. Tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, another capital programme 'Caligula,' a 4-acts portrays the life of Roman Emperor will play. There is also a popular comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' and a…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26, 1919, Frank Keenan in 'Ruler of the Road' and Harold Lloyd in 'Over the Fence.' Also showing British Gazette No. 489. Booking at Robinson's.

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

Tonight, all comedy programme, George Walsh in 'The Yankee Way' and Harold Lloyd in 'Luke and the Wild Women.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-04 - 1919-03-05
Summary:

March 4 and 5, 1919, Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion.' Also showing 'Luke's Wild Women' and British Gazette No. 491. Booking at Robinson's.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'On the Brink' featuring the charming and great actress Belle Robinne. 'Bees in His Bonnet.' Do not ask us to give you the plot of this Harold Lloyed [sic] comedy. Just see the films. Matinee Thursday, 27th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The White Scar,' a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 2 reels of greatest fun. Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance.' Toto, the mobile man, in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Matinee. Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m., 'Shadow and…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see Norma Talmadge in 'The Children in the House.' Harold Lloyd in 'Swing Your Partners.' British Gazettes, Nos. 511 to 515. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

Tonight, must a wife remain true to a faithless husband? See Norma Talmadge in 'The Children in the House,' the story of a deserted wife who remained true to her husband to the end. And the end – well, there's a great climax to this fine story. There are also the kiddies you liked…

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

Two new pictures were showing in the Coronet Theatre: 'The Children in the House' and a Harold Lloyd film 'Swing Your Partners.' The British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 is still showing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' This is absolutely the most winning and the most thoroughly delightful comedy that this popular Pathe star has yet appeared in. We hope you will come and see it. Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episode 18 'At the Pistol's Point,' episode 19 'The Hooded Terror Unmasked.' Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Thursday, matinee 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The 18th and 19th episode of the 'House of Hate' was the feature attraction at the Victoria Theatre for the weekend. Other pictures are also being screened including Harold Lloyd in a comedy entitled 'That's Him.' At the Sunday matinee the beautiful picture 'Snow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smith and Bella Jackson, Negro comedians and dancers. Also, a fine comedy film programme, including Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations,' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm' and Syd…