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: 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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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: 1921-12-09
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: 1922-03-03
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: 1922-03-14
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently showing 'The Devil' featuring Mr. George Arliss, and 'The Suitor' featuring Larry Semon. Film synopsis included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a 6 part Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve.' The photoplay is based on an Irish legend and adapted from the stage success by Anne Crawford Flexner. Mary Miles Minter, Jack Holt and Carmen Phillips play the leading roles. Film synopsis included. In…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-13
Summary:

Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve' featuring Mary Miles Minter and Larry Semon comedy is this evening programme in Kowloon Theatre. 'The Right of Way,' Sir Gilbert Parker's master romance of the Canadian North Woods, makes its last appearance at the Coronet Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Cinema-goers who have seen Larry Semon as the baker's boy, the stage band and the rent collector will get endless fun out of his latest role 'The Grocery Clerk,' which provides the comic relief in Kowloon Theatre.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Larry Semon's latest comedy 'The Grocery Clerk,' and Mary Miles Minter's drama 'All Souls' Eve' are the attractions at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, Sir Gilbert Parker's 'The Right of Way' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Larry Semon's latest comedy 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter's drama 'All Souls' Eve' form the principal attractions at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Sir Gilbert Parker's romance of the Canadian north woods, 'The Right of Way' will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Life's Greatest Question, the Coronet Theatre's rugged love story will be shown for the last time. The comedy programme at the Kowloon Theatre will also be screened for the last time, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl,' featuring Vivian Martin, and 'The Fly Cop,' the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Life's Greatest Question,' the Coronet Theatre's rugged love story of the Far North, will be shown for the last time this evening. The comedy programme at the Kowloon Theatre will also be screened for the last time this evening, 'You Never Saw Such a Girl,' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' and Larry Semon 'The Head Waiter' are the current attraction in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Sensing the popularity of comedy, Coronet Theatre is screening two comedies, the chief of which is Mack Sennett‘s 'Home Talent.' The Theatre is also screening Larry Semon's 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

Home Talent,' a Mack Sennett production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. At the same time, Larry Semon as 'The Head Waiter' is an excellent second string. Besides, at the Kowloon Theatre, the weekly dance will be further enhanced tonight by the introduction of several…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Three comedies will comprise a week's programme of the Coronet Theatre. One, Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' Two, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken.' Three, Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] As indicated this all-comedy programme begins on Monday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen three comedies this week, starting from Monday. The first comedy will be Charlie Chaplin's two-part comedy 'Pay Day.' Film synopsis included. The other two comedies are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's '…