A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' the film that cost one hundred thousand pounds to produce--with its thirteen hundred children, its diminutive stars, its eight-and-a-half-feet giant, its castle and its walled city, built solely for this wonderful production--has an appeal to grown-ups as well as to…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in her latest Pathe play, the thrilling 'The Mysterious Client.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mrs. Vernon Castle in her latest Pathe play, the thrilling 'The Mysterious Client.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20
Summary:

Last night there were packed houses in Coronet Theatre with film screening 'The Escape' starring Lilian Gish and 'Charlie in the Police' starring Charlie Chaplin. Tonight the Coronet management is showing 'The Mysterious Client' with Mrs. Vernon Castle in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20, 21, 22 and 23 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-18 - 1919-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'When a Man Sees Red.' Tomorrow at 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee. Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph [sic] Jefferson in 'Rip Van Winkle,' a world-famous artist in his greatest play. Monday at 2.30, 5.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' Her Father's Station and British Gazette No. 500-501. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Also the fine Fox comedy 'Her Father's Station' and Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Starting tonight at Coronet at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' 'Her Father's Station.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500–501. April 24 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-22 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law'; 'Her Father's Station'; British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

For one night more, Irene Castle and Antonio Moreno in 'The First Law.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl From Bohemia' at the Coronet. Photo included. May 19-22 remarks: 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

May 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia,' 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-21
Summary:

May 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' Also 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette No. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's. May 22-23 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

A delightful film 'The Girl from Bohemia' is now being shown at the Coronet. It is finely-acted photo-play with Mrs. Irene Castle in the role as Alice Paige. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Why this film has not been more widely advertised is a mystery, for it is perhaps one of the best ever screened at this theatre. Mrs Vernon Castle is in the leading role. Film plot included.