A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

When a play runs for three years at one theatre, it is a pretty good guarantee that the show is a good one! This was the case with 'Blue Jeans,' the screen version of which is on tonight. March 11-13 remarks: Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans,' seven reels. March 13 remarks: Metro…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

A super-production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in seven reels.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Commencing today the 'star' picture at the Coronet Theatre will be 'Blue Jeans,' a Metro special production in seven acts, featuring Viola Dana. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, a super production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in Blue Jeans in 7 reels. March 13 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro's 'Blue Jeans,' also showing 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

The little house has another big picture tonight, in Metro's 7-part wonder play, 'Blue Jeans' featuring Viola Dana, showing at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15. Don't forget 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-20
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' Edgar Lewis' potent drama, released by Pathe, is showing now and until Thursday at the Coronet. The cast included Craufurd Kent [sic], Irene Boyle, Jean P. Wade, Phil Sanford and Bobby Connelly. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford's picture, 'Daddy Long Legs,' will commences at the Coronet today. The story is written by Jean Webster, and the story plot is comprehensively restated in the newspaper article.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' the motion picture of the great story by Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford can be seen at the Coronet, is an attraction which will have universal appeal. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9, Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Dead Men Tell No Tales.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 and 9, Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26 - 1921-11-26
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre Sunday at 6 and 9, Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28 - 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m., Mary Pickford in How Could You, Jean?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Universal-Jewel deluxe presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.20, 70 cents and 50 cents. Navy and military in uniform, 40 cents to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The Diamond Queen.' Sunday, 22nd 6 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?' Matinee 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday, bring the whole family to the Coronet tonight to see Jean Paige in Anna Sewell's famous animal story, 'Black Beauty,' by George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Jean Paige in 'Black Beauty.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

The most lovable character in fiction comes to life in motion pictures! Vitagraph presents Jean Paige and Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodigal Judge.' This is a film that should run for a week but owing to the large number of pictures we have on hand, we cannot spare more than 4 days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' a Vitagraph picture adapted from the well-known American novel of the same title, comes to the Coronet Theatre today. The leading parts are shared by Mr. Maclyn Arbuckle and Miss Jean Paige. The former one previously appeared in 'The Country Chairman' and…