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: 1915-02-03 - 1915-02-05
Summary:

Special engagement for 4 nights only, performance by Louis T. Slicker; also the War Picture and other comic, dramatic & scenic pictures; performance by Clarke on Sunday.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Did you ever read a rattling detective story by C. N. and A. M. Williamson entitled 'Lord John's Journal'? The whole five have been made into a picture which will be shown at the Coronet in three instalments commencing tonight.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Stevenson and Ballantyne, Jack London and Louis Becke have seen it. Come tonight to the Coronet, the house where dreams come true and see D. W. Griffith's wonderful romance of the South Seas. August 19 & 20 Remarks: Illustration included.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-24 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents his big super special, 'The Woman in His House.' Illustration and film plot included.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life,' 'The Tip,' etc.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 29th & 30th, 'Man Woman Marriage.' Matinee 80 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' From the stage success by Louis N. Parker and directed by Henry Kolker. Supported by Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Fred Nicholls and Noel Tearle. Illustartion included.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

See Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Jun 25-26 Remarks: Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds,' and B. A. T. Coy's Town Topics. Note: The Coronet and the Star are the only European cinemas in the Colony. The Coronet is the only artificially cooled theatre in South China.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Grand Concert and Minstrel Show by St. Louis Club. Popular prices $2 & $1. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Headline: Sunday Next
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' at the Coronet. April 11 Remarks: It features Barbara La Marr, star of 'Trifling Women.' Directed by Casnier [sic]. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-29
Summary:

Commencing 27th to 30th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 14 & 15. June 28 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Mothers-in-Law' only. Illustration included…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production with Gaston Glass and Ruth Clifford in 'Mothers-in-Law.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Bride 13,' epis. 14 & 15.

15
Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

July 7 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Daddies.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 8 Remarks: The screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh & Harry Myers in an all-star…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wed. 9th to Sat. 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis & Craufurd [sic] Kent. Also, The Canton Troops, a Canton film news producted by China Sun Motion Pictre Co. Usual prices.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman,' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Also, 'Enemies of Women' is coming soon.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting today, a magnificent 9-reel drama of super feature, 'Kean' starring Ivan Mozukin [sic] and Nathalla Lesienko [sic]. Also, new round of 'Leather Pushers' (Round 23). Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., I. Mozukin and N. Lesienko in 'The Man of Her…

19
Headline: What is BAD?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

November 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Broadway After Dark.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at the World Theatre. November 18 Remarks: Showing today at the World Theatre. November 18-12…

20
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

The Pantaloonatics. January 5 remarks: The Pantaloonatics has exceedingly clever revue company from H. M. S. Durban. The Co-optimists by kind permission of Captain J. C. Hamilton, R. N. January 6 remarks: Direct from their successful engagement at the Lyceum Theatre, Shanghai.