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: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Has the time come yet for a continuous performance theatre in Hongkong, similar to those in all the big cities of Europe and America? We wish to find out! On Wednesday, therefore, from 2.30 to 11.30 p.m., there will be a continuous performance. Tea and cakes will be served free to everyone…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 4.45 to 11.30 p.m. Jerry in 'Beachnuts,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Billy West in 'The Candy Kid,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Christy [sic] comedy 'Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,' Emily Stevens in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Timetable: 2.30 p.m., Paramount pictograph; 2.45 p.m., Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance' in 5 parts; 4 p.m., Billy West in 'The Pest'; 4.30 p.m., a conference of dogdom; 4.45 p.m., Jerry in 'Beech Nuts' [sic]; 5 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.: 4.45 p.m. Jerry in 'Beechnuts [sic]'; 5 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas' in 5 parts; 6.05 p.m., Billy West in 'The Candy Kid'; 6.35 p.m. Norma Talmage in 'Panthea'; 8 p.m., Christy [sic]…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

The screen's brightest star in her biggest picture, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Keep Saturday free for it! December 30 Remarks: The film is as human as 'The Kid,' as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation,' as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye.' An…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Aptly is Nazimova, the Russian star who takes the chief part in 'The Brat,' the wonderful picture which the Coronet management are screening tonight and during the New Year holidays. It is clearly the same Nazimova that lifted 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Brat,' starring Nazimova, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Nazimova has participated in 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

Who Was 'The Woman in Room 13'? Tomorrow's matinee: '39 East.' Monday to Wednesday next, May Allison in 'Fair & Warmer' and then 'The Kid' is coming back.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

See tonight splendid programme at the Coronet. Tomorrow's matinee, '39 East.' Monday to Wednesday next, May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer' and then 'The Kid' is coming back.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer' is now available at the Coronet Theatre. The leading role of the film is taken by May Allison. Besides, on Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer,' starring May Allison, continues to delight Coronet Theatre patrons. On Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' will be shown for two nights.