A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15
Summary:

The pictures at the Alexandra Cinematograph, including those of the Russian cavalry and the Cossacks, are varied and of much interest. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack and Helene Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elaine Janis, one of the most versatile of cinema stars, has an appropriate role to fill in 'Nearly a Lady,' now being screened at the Coronet. Film synopsis included. A very fine comedy which follows this production is 'A Bedroom Blunder,' when Mack Sennett's group of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-17
Summary:

A big production will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow until Tuesday when Mary Pickford will appear in the title role of a 6-part Artcraft picture, 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.' A splendid 2-part comedy featuring Charles Murray and the Mack Sennett beauties will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14
Summary:

The Thing [sic] We Love' a five part Paramount picture featuring Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Mack Sennet [sic] comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-16
Summary:

Performances now being given in the Hongkong Theatre are by 'Carlos' and his company. Mack Sennet comedies followed by the comedy-drama 'The Thing We Love' are screened as well.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24
Summary:

This afternoon a new programme starts at the Hongkong Theatre where a very amusing comedy in two acts from Mack Sennet's [sic], the 'Never Too Old,' will be shown. Next comes 'Resurrection,' a photo-drama in five parts featuring Pauline Frederick and events from Screen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre shows 'Mirandy Smiles' this evening, which is a homely romance. You will laugh readily and outright at the comedy, a Mack Sennett frolic, 'Uncle Tom Without His Cabin.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-14
Summary:

Mirady [sic] Smiles,' and Mack Sennett's comedy 'Uncle Tom Without his Cabin' [sic], will both be at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-14
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre tonight 'Mirandy Smiles' and a rollicking Mack Sennet [sic] frolic 'Uncle Tom without his [sic] Cabin' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, a unique comedy programme will be screened. The first one is Mack Sennett's 'Down on the Farm,' with Ben Turpin as the leading player. Film synopsis included. Another one is 'Perfectly Fiendish Flannigan,' a burlesque on the Bill Hart type of hero…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-18
Summary:

World Theatre will show 'Madonnas and Men' this weekend. The film got appreciation from Hongkong Theatre going public. Film synopsis included. Along with this film is shown a Mack Sennett comedy featuring the seagoing batch in some excruciating stage burlesques.

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' and Larry Semon 'The Head Waiter' are the current attraction in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-12
Summary:

Sensing the popularity of comedy, Coronet Theatre is screening two comedies, the chief of which is Mack Sennett‘s 'Home Talent.' The Theatre is also screening Larry Semon's 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-13
Summary:

Home Talent,' a Mack Sennett production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. At the same time, Larry Semon as 'The Head Waiter' is an excellent second string. Besides, at the Kowloon Theatre, the weekly dance will be further enhanced tonight by the introduction of several…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16