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: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-20
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 19th May, 1916. Comics including 'Rum and Wall Paper' (by Keystone) and 'Tiny Jim and His Sister.' Pathe's British gazette included. Performances by Humphrey Bishop and his London star company on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-25 - 1916-05-26
Summary:

Last nights of Humphrey Bishop and London star coy on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th May. The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' [sic] in Saturday matinees and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-27 - 1916-05-31
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine [sic]' from Sunday, 28th to Tuesday, 30th May. Pictures including 'Jane Shore.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Safety First' by Starlight and 'The Fatal Taxi' [sic] (by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts at 9.15 p.m., May 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, the final episode of 'The House of Hate,' episode 20 'Following Old Glory.' Tonight, sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts 9.15 p.m., May 1, 2, 3 and 4, the final episode of 'The House of Hate' episode 20, following 'Old Glory.' (Tonight sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.') Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Thief of Bagdad,' starring Douglas Fairbanks, is the latest Coronet Theatre's attraction. The stars also included Anna May Wong and So-Jin. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Commencing its seventh, and it is to be hoped equally successful year, the Coronet Theatre does so with notices on its portals reading: 'House full – this show.' In 'The Thief of Bagdad,' we find the restless Douglas Fairbanks at his superlative best. It is appreciated in…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) The Coronet Theatre, of Hongkong, has recently been showing a film entitled 'The Thief of Bagdad.' The film itself was very good, but may I ask why it is that the public of Hongkong are forced to pay such exorbitant prices at this theatre whenever they…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' with Lon Chaney, directed by Carl Laemmle, a Universal picture. No increase in prices. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Tomorrow till Sunday, D. W. Griffith will present 'The White Rose' featuring Mae Marsh,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' with Lon Chaney. No increase in prices. May 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Tomorrow till Sunday, D. W. Griffith will present 'The White Rose' featuring Mae Marsh, Carol…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-23 - 1925-05-27
Summary:

On Wednesday, May 27th, D. W. Griffith presents 'The White Rose,' with Mae Marsh, Ivor Novello, Carol Dempster and Neil Hamilton. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-23 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Coming to Coronet on Wednesday, May 27th, D. W. Griffith's newest production, 'The White Rose.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

On Wednesday, May 27th, Ivor Novello, the most handsome of English actors will be seen in 'The White Rose.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-27
Summary:

On Wednesday, May 27th, Mae Marsh will be seen in 'The White Rose.'