A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market,' a tale of the Spanish Main showing tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Pauline Frederick is the girl. And if you want more than that there is also Episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Not to mention British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market' featuring Pauline Frederick. Also episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat,' British Gazette No. 493 and a comedy, 'Shocking Stockings.'

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.' 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallington' episode 3. British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

March 24th, 25th and 26th, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble,' 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' episode 3 and British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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

March 24, 25 and 26, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.' Also showing 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' episode 3 and British Gazette No. 495. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Love and De Wolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' Love and a Savage, 'Wallingford' episode 5. British Gazette No. 498. Special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded'; 'Love and a Savage'; 'Wallingford' episode 5; British Gazette No. 498. Saturday, April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love and DeWolf Hopper in 'Stranded.' 'Love and a Savage.' 'Walingford' episode 5. British Gazette, No. 498. Today (Saturday), April 12th at 2.15 p.m., special all comedy, children's matinee. Booking at Robinson's…

12
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.

13
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.

14
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.

16
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31
Summary:

Help Wanted: Male,' is a picturization of Edwina Levin's story, 'Leona Goes A Hunting.' Blanche Sweet and Henry King are being featured in the film. Other items in the programme designed by the Coronet Theatre, include the 'Snub' comedy, a Bray cartoon, and an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Thur. 20th to Sat. 23rd December, 'Moon Madness,' with Edith Storey, William Courtleigh, Josef Swickard, Wallace McDonald, Irene Hunt and San De Grasse, a Robertson-Cole special. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday 20th to 22nd December at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Moon Madness,' with a notable all-star cast, Edith Storey, William Courtleigh, Josef Swickard, Wallace MacDonald, Irene Hunt and Sam De Grasse, a Robertson-Cole special. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday 20th to 22nd December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Moon Madness' with Edith Storey, William Courtleigh, Josef Swickard, Wallace McDonald, Irene Hunt and Sam De Grasse. A Robertson-Cole special. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.