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: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-03 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., Ethel Barrymore in 'The Call of Her People.' 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning,' Harry Pollard in 'Hello Teacher!' and British Gazette No. 485. 7.15 p.m., 'His Father's Son.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615 and 'The Code of the Yukon.' Also first 'Snub' Comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12. March 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lews in 'The Code of the Yukon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hongkong kinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape,' is in the title role of a spirited…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in Bret Harte's 'Fighting Cressy.' Also showing 'Around the Town' and Christy [sic] Comedy. The String Band of the Empress of Asia will play at 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, another super-programme, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. October 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Deadlier Sex,' featuring Blanche Sweet and Mahlon Hamilton.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-11 - 1921-04-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George B. Seitz in 'Pirate Gold.' Also 'His Royal Slyness' featuring Harold Lloyd. April 18-21 Remarks: Another ad. on 'Pirate Gold' episodes 3 and 4. Also showing Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-01 - 1921-07-02
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Helene Chadwick in 'Godless Men' in 7 parts at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m. only, Blanche Smith [sic] in 'Simple Souls' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-08 - 1921-07-09
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Simple Souls.' The Kowloon: at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-15
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 5, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 3 and 4. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Ragamuffin…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today with a Pathe special, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' featuring Blanche Sweet. Also latest Topical Budget. Come and see our S1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the colony; come to the only British House in Hongkong. August 15 & 16 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

Three films have been arranged for the Kowloon Theatre during the week: 'The Blood Barrier,' featuring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon; 'The Girl in the Web,' featuring Blanche Sweet; On Monday evening the Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Soul of Youth,' which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

George H. Davis presents 'The Heart of the North' featuring Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely, a Harry Revier production.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

How Captain Cuttle won the Derby. Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' and 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' August 5 Remarks: Tomorrow…