A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-05
Summary:

It is of course, hardly fair to blame the management of the boxing show at the Victoria Theatre on Monday that another pugilistic lemon made his debut, but Seaman Thompson's miserable showing might have been avoided if some system of official try-outs for aspirants for honours in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

A packed house attended Victoria Theatre to see 'When a Man sees Red.' The film is full of powerful incidents with William Farnum playing the leading role. It is based on Larry Evan's well-known story. Film synopsis included. Completing the programme is an amusing picture '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production, 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans, preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy, 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' No increase of prices, but no…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

First-class comedies are few and far between. We have secured for the Coronet some of the funniest comedies ever screened. They feature Larry Semon. We are showing the first of these tonight. Come and see Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' There is also 'The City of Comrades' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Hongkong film comedies have hitherto been divided into three main classes: Charlie Chaplin masterpieces, Harold Lloyd gems, and others. However, a new class will be introduced, and that is the Larry Semon comedy. Yesterday, at the Coronet, 'The Bakery' was the first one screened.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th at 9 p.m., matinee today and tomorrow, 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-08 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 to 12 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Rent Collector' and Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday only at 9 p.m., matinee Saturday 5.45 p.m., 'The Devil's Passkey.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09
Summary:

A rare example of a maker of fun Larry Semon at his best is now showing at the Coronet Theatre in 'The Rent Collector.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

all-comedy programme, the Mayflower six-part special comedy drama, 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in his greatest comedy, 'The Stage Hand' and Topical Budget 541.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'In Wrong,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03
Summary:

The Stage Hand,' Larry Semon's original comedy, was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The New York Idea' and Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'Male and Female.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-13 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Heart of Maryland' in 7 parts. Cabaret dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-18
Summary:

Mr. George Arliss in 'The Devil,' from his famous stage success, a supreme photoplay triumph. Also Larry Semon in the two-part comedy special, 'The Suitor.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

In happy contrast with the dramatic force of 'The Devil' is the joyous abandon of 'The Suitor' in the Coronet Theatre's current programme. Larry Semon appears in the comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The current programme in the Coronet Theatre includes: 'The Devil' and 'The Suitor.' Larry Semon takes the title role in the latter one.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Right of Way' with Bert Lytell and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, Larry Semon in 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter in 'All Souls' Eve.'