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: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

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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: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21-24. 'The House of Hate' episode 5 and 6. British and American Gazette. Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Coming soon: the dancer and singer, Miss S. Potapowich and Miss R. Tushynska. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21, 22, 23 and 24, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 5 and 6. More thrilling than ever. Also British and American Gazettes and Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Commencing Sunday, 24th November, the classic and character dancers and singers, Miss S. Potapowich and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-22
Summary:

A most enjoyable programme, full of variety, is now being shown at the Victoria Theatre. It includes fresh episodes of the thrilling serial 'The House of Hate.' Other features are the British and American Gazettes and an exceedingly funny Harold Lloyd film entitled 'Look Pleasant…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

The first 1920 production to be shown on a local screen will be presented at the Coronet tonight in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn's adaption of the famous play by R. C. Carton. The cast included Tom Moore, Naomi Childers and William Burress. Film synopsis included. In addition,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-03
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' The success of three London Seasons! R. C. Carton's delightful sporting comedy. With an all star cast that is associated with Goldwyn. Also, Snub Pollard in 'It is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-05
Summary:

Highly appreciative of the good fare offered have been the large audiences that have assembled at the Coronet during the holidays to see Goldwyn's delightful screen version of R. C. Carton's sporting comedy 'Lord and Lady Algy.' With this picture, the Coronet is inaugurating…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a man-maid romance, Blanche Sweet in 'Help Wanted - Male.' Showing also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Also Bray Cartoon, Goldwyn Lampoon and British Gazette. Picture included.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-01 - 1921-04-01
Summary:

The only show in town tonight entitled to be considered as first-class is the picture show at the Coronet. If you took up the little house and planked it down in central London, it would still draw the same crowds. What other entertainment to be seen here tonight dare say the same. Cast your eye…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

A Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's greatest novel, 'The U. P. Trail,' a massive picture of the great west with a powerful cast including Roy Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Joseph J. Dowling, Robert McKim and Marguerite De La Motte, directed Jack Conway, Zane Grey Pictures Inc…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Now till Saturday, May McAvoy in 'Morals,' a great throbbing story produced from W. J. Locke's novel. Also British Gazette, latest news from Great Britain, and Out of the Inkwell cartoon comedy, 'Mechanical Doll.'