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: 1914-04-10 - 1914-04-14
Summary:

Film screenig of 'The Suffragette' (3,000 ft) ; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's American Gazette; Performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

On Jan 5, an amazing and thrilling programme: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Jameson [sic], and Sheldon Lewis; The Great War (with our armies on the Somme); interesting: Pathe's British Gazette; comic: 'Married on Credit' (Keystone); cartoon…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' the greatest success in cinematography; 'The Hidden Face' and 'The Plunge for Life'; Pathe's British Gazette No. 395, depicting latest events of interest, on the Vardar front; J. Rufus Wallingford is coming…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (13th & 14th episodes); Pathe's British Gazette No.395 and 'The Great War Series' (On the 'Vardar' front); J. Rufus Wallingford is coming soon with Blackie Daw

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-23 - 1917-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the greatest sensation of the present day, 1st serial comedy ever screened, 'New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' in the Bungalow Bungle and Three Rings and a Goat; 'Wiffles Contemplates Marriage'; Pathe's British Gazette, No. 402; The Great War, American…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

From May 7-8, the great Paramount film 'In Rags' [sic] in 5 parts, featuring Mary Pickford; comedy 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Bill's New Pal,' L. Ko [sic] comedy; Pathe's British Gazette.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Devil to Pay.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. 4 ads. per day in difference pages. August 16 Remarks: The cast includes Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Featuring Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi Brunette.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

The Devil to Pay' which is being shown at the Coronet today for the first time is a remarkable picture which works up to an amazing climax. The cast of 'The Devil to Pay' is an extraordinary capable one. Perhaps the most notable member of it is Joseph Dowling who made himself…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Devil to Pay' featuring Joseph Dowling who made himself famous in 'The Miracle Man.' Film synopsis included.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Come Again Smith,' with J. Warren Kerrigan. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last show of 'Don't Call Me Little Girl,' with Mary Miles Minter.

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Sunday 8th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Come Again Smith,' J. Warren Kerrigan as the spend thrift who tells the truth to help him out in an emergency, but is only believed by the one girl. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last shows of 'Don't Call Me Little Girl,' with Mary Miles…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Come Again Smith,' in which Jesse D. Hampton presents J. Warren Kerrigan in the story, will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow and Monday. Film plot included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

For two days only, World Theatre is screening 'Come Again Smith' featuring Jack Kerrigan. Film synopsis included.

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Sunday 8th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Come Again Smith' with J. Warren Kerrigan. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last shows of 'Don't Call Me Little Girl' with Mary Miles Minter.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-09 - 1922-10-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Come Again Smith.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m.,Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-09 - 1922-10-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Come Again Smith.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-09 - 1922-10-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Come Again Smith.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.