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: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Norma Talmadge, who reached the heights of filmdom with the Vitagraph and Triangle companies, will make her first appearance as a Selznick-Pictures star at the Coronet Theatre, in an adaptation of the noted drama 'Panthea' by Monckton Hoffe. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-15
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the far north with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lewis in 'The Barrier'; you undoubtedly remember his wonderful work as the French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

The Code of the Yukon,' a six-part film, featuring Mitchell Lewis, is the principal picture now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. At the next change of programme in a few days' time, Emily Stevens will appeal in 'The House of Tears.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Michell Lewis 'Jacques of the Silver North' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' Last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 remarks: Snub comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Also Blanche Sweet in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., additional performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Tonight at 5.15, Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North,' a thrilling six-part drama of the Canadian wild, and 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Picture included. September 15 Remarks: At 9.15 p.m., last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-16 - 1920-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

Jacques of the Far North'[sic] which the Coronet is now showing is an attractive production. It is a tale of the Great Far North, where men shedding off the trammels of civilisation returned to the savage instincts of the Stone Age.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Mitchell Lewis in 'Jacques of the Silver North' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

60% of Select Pictures is first-class; that 60% comes to the Coronet! Tonight, we are showing Mitchell Lewis in 'The Faith of the Strong.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Those who admired Mitchell Lewis in Rex Beach's great film, 'The Barrier,' have been disappointed in the work of the master of elemental characters. His wonderful characterisation of Paul, the French-Canadian, in 'The Faith of the Strong' will replace his on his pedestal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Tonight we are showing Mitchell Lewis in The Faith of the Strong.

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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.