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: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

On December 24th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., with 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

On December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' a pictorial pantomime in 10 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

May we draw the attention of residents of the Peak who, by reason of the shortened tramway service, are unable to get down to the 9.15 pm performance to our 6 pm matinee! We arrange it so that the picture finishes before 7.40 pm thus allowing plenty of time for them to catch the 8 o'clock…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-17
Summary:

Scots folks should see 'The Daughter of MacGregor' now appearing at the Coronet Theatre. The location of the scenes – in Scotland and Florida – is arresting, by reason of its very simplicity at times, thus giving that variety so essential nowadays in the successful photoplay.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

Enterprise and success usually go hand in hand and there is every reason to anticipate that the Coronet's new enterprise of giving a 'continuous' performance will be crowned with success. Briefly, the scheme is this: Those who are in their seats at the matinee performance at 5.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that they have secured the most stirring picture thrown up on the screen, the official film showing the last scenes of the great World War. The magnificent picture is over four thousand feet in length. It commences fitly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that they have secured the most stirring picture thrown upon the screen, the official film showing the last scenes of the great World War. This magnificent picture is over four thousand feet in length. It commences fitly…

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

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Desert Man.' Charlie's 'By the Sea.' British Gazette Nos. 504-505, 516-571 (including Trafalgar Celebrations and visit of Foch and Clemenceau to London). Booking at Robinson's. May 3 Remarks: Tonight at 4.30 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-09 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette, Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet in German waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson at them or with them – you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's. May 10 Remarks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

Charles Darrell's world famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps,' played by the original company. A stage play 'When London Sleeps' after a long run at the Princess of Wales Theatre. May 12-14 remarks: 'The Great Vacuum Robbery,' 'The Wild Engine,' and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Frank Keenan's screen triumph 'More Trouble.' Film plot included. Hailed by the New York critics as the best picture play of the year! May 15-17 remarks: 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525 (President Wilson in London). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'More Trouble.' Also 'Her Painted Hero' and British Gazette No. 524-525. (President Wilson in London.) Booking at Robinson's. May 15 Remarks: Frank Keenan's screen triumph, More Trouble. Starting today at The Coronet.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

Beautiful Irene Castle in 'The Girl From Bohemia' at the Coronet. Photo included. May 19-22 remarks: 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-22
Summary:

May 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia,' 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette Nos. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-21
Summary:

May 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia.' Also 'Caught at His Own Game' and British Gazette No. 526-527. Booking at Robinson's. May 22-23 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered: 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. May 28 remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

May 23rd, 24th and 25th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Bawbs O' the Blue Ridge,' 'He Did and He Didn't' and 'The Judge.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed immediately by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 Remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the world-famous story by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Showing Twice Daily at the Coronet. Commencing Monday next. Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1. Booking at Robinson's. May 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 8. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Tarzan of the Apes.' Prices: 5.15 p.m. $1 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m. $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. May 31 Remarks: Tonight matinee at 4.30 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.