A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-28
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. 'The Walls of Jericho' from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

Last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at 4:30 p.m. on 31st December and 2 p.m. on 1st January. Booking at Robinson's. Telephone number included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December at 4:30 p.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 31st at 4.30 p.m., January 1st at 2 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Don't miss this beautiful picture. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

February 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd 1919, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Reggie Mixes In'; 'Crooked to the End'; British Gazette No. 488. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

March 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client' and Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

March 31st, April 1st and 2nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 (see special advertisement); 'Ambition' featuring the great Jewish actress, Madame Bertha Kalich. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

In common with other communities the Chinese of the Colony are showing considerable interest in this splendid film at the Coronet. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and party were present last night and this afternoon the students of some of the schools, including St. Stephen's College and Diocesan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-30 - 1919-07-01
Summary:

June 30th and July 1st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' 5.15 p.m., 60 cents and 30 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Usual concession to soldiers and sailors. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-24
Summary:

July 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including Nat Gould's famous racing drama, 'A Turf Conspiracy' featuring Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

August 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's. August 2 Remarks: 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-18 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

August 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum 'The Man from Bitter Roots' and 'Luke on Tin Can Alley.' August 20 & 21 Remarks: 9.15 p.m., 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the Xmas season, Dorophy Philps [sic] in 'The Heart of Humanity,' second only to 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Henri [sic] Krauss in Pathe's supreme picturisation of Victory Hugo's immortal story, 'Les…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-29 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

December 29th, 30th and 31st, Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity,…