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: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

March 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1919, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Billy West in 'Cupid's Rival.' British Gazette no. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20
Summary:

Last night there were packed houses in Coronet Theatre with film screening 'The Escape' starring Lilian Gish and 'Charlie in the Police' starring Charlie Chaplin. Tonight the Coronet management is showing 'The Mysterious Client' with Mrs. Vernon Castle in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Sold for Marriage.' Also 'Dirty Work in a Laundry' and British Gazette No. 528-9. The Coronet has now installed four extra exhaust fans which means that the air is completely renewed every five minutes. Booking at Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

September 8, 9 and 10, 1919, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Dorothy Gish in 'Atta Boy's Last Race.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-27 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fifth big picture, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' Ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

Norma Talmadge's 'Ghost of Yesterday' will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. The Theatre also announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette will also appear for four night. The continuation of 'A Million Dollars Reward,' with Lillian Walker in the principal part will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-02 - 1921-02-04
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle presents 'Jordan Is a Hard Road' featuring Dorothy Gish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde.' Also Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow.' Also six piece orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $6.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

A big special production, 'The Son of Wallingford' with an all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' starring Mahlon Hamilton, is tonight attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Other star included Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Ttoday, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, 'Out of the Shadow' and Harold Lloyd in 'All…