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: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-05
Summary:

From May 24-27, 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a story of New York's fast set and of one girl who was on the square; 'Luke & the Wild Woman,' half-an-hour's fun in the Harem of the Shah; British Gazette No. 445.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-27
Summary:

Tonight, 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a story of New York's fast set and of one girl who was on the Square; 'Luke and the Wild Woman' [sic]; British Gazette No. 445. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-01 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

November 1st and 2nd, 9.15 performance, the final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' Also the great new 2-part comedy, 'Max in a Taxi' and Les Aldo-Pini, with change of programme. Booking at Anderson's. November 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Showing also American Gazette…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's day performances. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' British Gazette No. 482. William Fox's Super-production. 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's Super film 'New York…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's Day performance including 'Jack and the Beanstalk' at 6 to 9:15 p.m. British gazette no. 482 is included. William Fox's production of 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's film 'New York' on Thursday,…

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

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-02 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2-5, 6 and 9.15 pm: 'New York' and British Gazette No. 483 etc. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th & 5th, 1919 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and British Gazette No. 483. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-05
Summary:

Throughout the New Year Holidays the Coronet Kinema continued to draw large houses, the chief feature being the five part film entitled 'The Warning' in which Mr. Henry Kolker takes the part of a dipsomaniac and shows what lengths of ruination a prosperous family is brought through…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-29
Summary:

A burning message of the moment to those who would have more and live better. Tonight till Thursday for four nights only, Frank Keenan in 'The World Aflame.' Also British Gazette and new Harold Lloyd comedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

Jubilo,' the principal feature in today's continuous performance at the Coronet, is advertised by the Goldwyn Film Corporation as their funniest picture with the biggest star, Will Rogers. Film synopsis included. Other items in the programme included a new British Gazette, a Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

About twelve months ago, Harold Lloyd entered the ranks of big league screen comedians when he presented his 'Bumping into Broadway.' Now, 'High and Dizzy' is the first of a new series. And by watching it, perhaps one will see how Harold made his hair stand on end, just as…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-03
Summary:

Those who visited the Coronet last night, undoubtedly came away with the satisfaction of knowing that 'Thirty a Week' thoroughly deserves the reputation that has preceded it here. The film starred Tom Morre and Tallulah Bankhead. Film plot included. Another programme includes the first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-31
Summary:

Help Wanted: Male,' is a picturization of Edwina Levin's story, 'Leona Goes A Hunting.' Blanche Sweet and Henry King are being featured in the film. Other items in the programme designed by the Coronet Theatre, include the 'Snub' comedy, a Bray cartoon, and an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 26th to 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all star cast. Also, British Gazette: Premier's First Visit to Chequers; Alsatian Dor [sic] Trials; Duke of York at Northampton and all latest news in British Isles. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.