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: 1914-05-12 - 1914-05-13
Summary:

Screening of a boxing film: 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-14 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Screening of a Boxing film 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Black Circle' (3 parts) and 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-29 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

Harold Lloyd will soon be back in his latest 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-29 - 1923-03-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, last performances of 'The Sheik's Wife.' Sunday only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Black Is White.' Commencing Monday, April 2, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31, Robert Harron…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack,' in 5 reels. The Star: At 5.45 & 9.15, Jack London's 'The Sea Wolf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-02
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack,' five reels of laughter. Showing together with ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Hook, Line and Sinker' and Topical Budget. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Jack London's The Sea Wolf.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack,' better than 'Grandma's Boy.' It is showing all this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 at usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: All this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in his newest and greatest success 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Jack London's 'The Sea Wolf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Dr. Jack,' in which Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis take the main parts, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is giving great delight to Coronet audiences in 'Dr. Jack' which is being screened all this week. Mildred Davis is the heroine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a romantic comedy entitled 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-05
Summary:

The Coronet: All this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Wed. & Thur. at 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'A Widow by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-05
Summary:

The Coronet: All this week at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in his newest and greatest success 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Wednesday and Thursday at 5.45 and 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'A Window by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack' is being shown at the Coronet Theatre all week. It is believed that he is the most popular comedian in the world, next perhaps to Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04
Summary:

For kinema-goers, it is hard to say whether Harold Lloyd or Charlie Chaplin is better. 'Dr. Jack' is an enjoyable film showing at the Coronet today.