A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Thief of Bagdad' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is produced by Douglas Fairbanks himself and the performance is appreciated by the critics. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. This film is based on F. Marion Crawford's story. The Director took a company to Italy for this great production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet could not have any better film for the present season than 'The Mark of Zorro,' starring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is reminiscent of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, 'When the Clouds Roll By.' The film is considered as a relief to big production 'Robin Hood.'

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

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-05
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks appears at the Coronet Theatre. The very title of the Douglas Fairbanks picture showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Say! Young Fellow,' where Douglas Fairbanks takes the role of an enterprising young newspaper reporter assigned the task of unearthing a fraudulent scheme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is as happy as ever in his newest picture, 'The Mollycoddle.' The film throughout is full of the usual brand of Fairbanks humour, added to which there is a little characterization of the kind developed by the popular star in his recent productions. No doubt the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-24
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut,' his latest comedy which is being shown at the Coronet, wears more fashionable clothes than anybody would have credited him with possessing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish appears in 'The White Sister,' based on F. Marion Crawford's story, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a week's run. John Barrymore has acclaimed Miss Gish as the one actress who carries the supreme tradition of Bernhardt and Duse to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

The familiar slogan, 'It pays to advertise,' has never been more humorously demonstrated on the screen than in 'One a Minute,' Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount starring vehicle, now at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-20
Summary:

Robin Hood' featuring Douglas Fairbanks, is coming to the Coronet Theatre next Saturday under United Artists release. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-29
Summary:

The Mark of Zorro,' Douglas Fairbanks' stellar attraction at the Coronet, continues to draw large houses to the theatre. The presence of Douglas Fairbanks on the screen always makes for happiness; and it is the general opinion that he has never shown to such advantage as in his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

Many Hongkong people went twice to see Douglas Fairbanks in his breezy comedy 'Say! Young Fellow,' when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre, but Kowloon cinema patrons will have the one opportunity only in this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' breezy comedy 'Say! Young Fellow' will be screened for one night only at the Kowloon Theatre. Also, tomorrow evening the Kowloon Theatre has been taken for an invitation dance by the St. Andrew's Church Men's Associations.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks who plays a dual role in the movie. The film is set in old California when it was under the Mexican government and a colony of Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26
Summary:

This week, Coronet management is going to screen 'When the Clouds Roll By' starring Douglas Fairbanks. In the film, one can see Mr. Fairbanks performing numerous hazardous stunts making the film inimitable and worth watching. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-05
Summary:

The name of Douglas Fairbanks is always a sure 'draw.' In 'Mr. Fixit,' [sic] he indulges in fewer breathless 'stunts' than usual and is content to unfold a story which is compact of sheer humour from end to end. Film synopsis included. It seems almost a pity that he…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

Many people went twice to see Douglas Fairbanks in breezy comedy, 'Say! Young Fellow' when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre, but Kowloon cinema patrons will have the one opportunity only, namely this evening. Tomorrow night, the theatre has been taken by the St. Andrew's Church…