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: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

The Great Chaplin Picture on Sunday, 26th March. Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and the Keystone police are featured. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas on Thursday, 30th March. Melbourne comedy. Charlie Chaplin's 'Night Out' also included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-04-03 - 1916-04-05
Summary:

The drama in 8 reels, 'The Spell of Darkness,' on Tuesday, 4th April, 1916. Comedies including 'Col. Hezza Liar' (by request), 'Bloomer and the Hobbie,' the Great Keystone picture in 2 reels and 'Mabel at the Wheel.' 'The Arch Villain' is coming…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Triangle triumph, Olive Thomas in the big Thomas H. Ince production 'Madcap Madge,' a comedy of unusual interest that cannot fail to please and amuse the most depressed and critical. Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-29 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Madcap Madge.' Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift.' And British Gazette Nos. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the picture that is sheer delight at the little house that shows the big pictures in other words, 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Humour, pathos, love, adventure – they are all in this fine picture; and Mabel Normand is 'Mickey,' the most delightful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Semnet's [sic] masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances: $1.00 and 6 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26
Summary:

Last night 'Mickey' a 7-part film by Mack Sennett was screened at the Coronet. It is a wonderfully entertaining film, mostly amusing because of the escapades of Mickey, played by Mabel Normand.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-30 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight for one night only, Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million.' Prices: 5.15, 80 cents and 45 cents; 9.15, $1.50 cents and 80 cents. 7.15 p.m., 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 2 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Better 'ole' featuring…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, first two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial, 'The Circus King' featuring Eddie Polo. The only new serial film at present in Hongkong. February 9 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘ole.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros Graydon, 'Light comedy duo,' in their latest songs. Also Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 7 and 8 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-10 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Tuesday, April 13th at 9.15 p.m., two Coronet big-pictures, Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts and Billy West in 'His Day Out.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and Mabel Normand in 5 reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs.' Also Pathe's British Gazette No. 623.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-22
Summary:

A crowded house laughed itself hoarse at the Coronet Theatre last night in Charlie Chaplin 'A Day's Pleasure.' Almost equaling the Chaplin picture in humour is 'Upstairs' with Mabel Normand in the principal part.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-23 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Last three nights of Charlie Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs.'

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

Two big attractions will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre from today up to Tuesday. They are 'A modern Enoch Arden' in which Joe Jackson is the prime mover in an exciting and interesting comedy, and 'Bright Lights,' featuring Mabel Normand. In addition to the two films…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle-Keystone present two big attractions, Joe Jackson in 'A Modern Enoch Arden' and Mabel Normand in 'Bright Lights.' Seats should be booked in advance.