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: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, 'K – The Unknown.' At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Llyod [sic] in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd introduces a new type of light motor car to the screen in his latest comedy, 'Hot Water,' showing today at the Queen's Theatre. He is the sole creator, the inventor, and the producer. It is the 'Butterfly Six,' and is the centre of one of the swiftest and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Dr. Jack' starred by Harold Lloyd, will be shown at the Star tonight. Plot and production summary included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

September 11th, 12th and 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider' and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is the most consistent performer in the movies. That's what Bob Sherwood, motion critic of Life, had to say about the comedian who opened last Wednesday at the World Theatre in his seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last,' with a crowded house. And a real story with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Frolicksome Constance Talmadge is at her best in 'Wedding Bells,' the comedy adapted from the stage play of that name. Film plot included. The rest of the bill is in the hands of our old friend Harold Lloyd. He appears in 'Now or Never' and contrives to be just Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Web of Desire' and Harold Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' in which Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis take the main parts, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Flirt' was received with every sign of appreciation at the Grand last night. A very welcome addition to the programme is Harold Lloyd, in an absurdity entitled 'Get in and Get under [sic].' Lloyd always contrives to be amusing and this present effort is up to his best standard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, as Doctor Jack, the 'Sunshine Doctor,' will be in consultation in Wanchai of the next four days. He is booked to appear at the Grand there. Lloyd has a whole bagful of new and screamingly funny tricks in this picture. He has a good cast with him.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre will be screening a comedy, entitled 'Doctor Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd. The film doesn't have a great deal of the story. Rather it is completely made for comical purposes, with Lloyd as the 'sunshine' doctor showing his wonderful cures and novel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, in his latest picture 'A Sailor-Made Man,' comes to the Coronet this afternoon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a romantic comedy entitled 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

Visitors to the Victoria this evening are assured a suitable programme. With Pathe and Gazette, followed by 'Hands Up' and couple of films. Harold Lloyd, a fun-making film comedian, appears in the farcical film 'She Loves Me Not.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Unlike the past, when a comedy was nothing but a mad fight pursued through a thousand feet of film by an infuriated mob, nowadays a comedian has to content himself with just such a situation as any ordinary person might find himself in. Harold Lloyd is a prime example of this new cult of…