A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-13
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-15 - 1902-03-18
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Another complete change of programme of Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Bluffo, Lee Chung Sun, Doremifa, Tessie Turner, Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. 'Will Power' (Drama) is one of those perfect photo dramas.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

Fredony, the performer with an inexhaustible box of tricks, will present tonight at the Victoria his fourth change of programme. Performance by Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun and Miss Tessie Turner. In the first part, the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Willpower' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-18
Summary:

Last night Fredony presented an entirely new programme, including a performance from Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun, Miss Tessie Turner, Misses Erickson and Leona. The supporting picture programme was a very interesting one, with Pathe's photoplay 'Willpower.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 20 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Fox's 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin. Prices: at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents, children half price; at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a Metro play with an all-star cast including Kathryn Adams, also featuring Jack Holt, Lila Leslie and Fred Malatesta. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Lila Lee with Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts and Wesley Barry in 'Male and Female,' in 9 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

The recent competition organized by the enterprising Hongkong Amusements Company, Ltd., proved a very large proportion of the local public is enthusiastic cinema 'fans.' Patrons were given a printed list of pictures which have been shown at the Coronet Theatre, from which they had to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's latest starring vehicle, 'Lessons in Love,' will be next week's attraction at the Coronet Theatre, opening its engagement tonight. The film is an adaptation from Douglas Murray's stage play, 'The Man from Toronto.' In this production, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Saturday, December 6, Rudolph Valentino in 'Blood and Sand,' with Lila Lee and Nita Naldi, a Fred Niblo production.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. at usual prices, 'Blood and Sand' with Lila Lee and Nita Naldi, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 at usual prices, Jesse L. Lasky presents Rudolph Valentino in 'Blood and Sand' with Lila Lee and Nita Naldi, a Fred Niblo production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today at the Coronet – 'Cytherea,' the Goddess of Love and the idol of pictures, Lewis S. Stone, take a great part as Lee Randon. The picture also starred Irene Rich and Norman Kerry. Film plot included.