A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: 'New York.' Tomorrow: 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Darling of New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 14 Remarks: Tonight at the Coronet. Ilustration included.

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Headline: The Hippodrome
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-20
Summary:

The new programme at the Hippodrome at Causeway Bay attracted a good house last night. Miss Merie did a particularly graceful equestrian turn. Signor Serra's performances, the double vaulting act of the Sister Mariani, and the Spanish dances given by some of the other ladies of the company…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-20
Summary:

New York, Feb 19 – Arising out of the Knickerbocker Cinema disaster mentioned on the 30th ult., the authorities have ordered seven theatres to close as the outcome of the City engineer's inspection.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

New York, December 27 – Masked man bound four persons hand and foot at the Star Theatre, Lexington Avenue, early this morning, prised off the door of the safe in the ticket-office, and took the receipts of the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances. The janitor, his wife, the watchman, and a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

Little Old New York,' is the picture showing at the Star until Friday. The picture starred by Marion Davis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Star Theatre offering 'Little Old New York' for patrons this week. The picture was starred by Marion Davis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Kowloon, during the next few days, may expect to see the Star Theatre crowded with young and old alike because there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture of very special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' Principally, the appeal lies in several things…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
Summary:

Hongkong during the next few days may expect to see the Coronet Theatre crowded with young and old alike because during the next few days there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture with special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' The appeal lies in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02
Summary:

Minnie Maddern Fiske's stage play, 'The New York Idea,' is a product of Realart Pictures. This picture, starring Alice Brady, is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'The New York Idea' this evening. The film is based on a stage comedy. It puts the topic of modern society divorce at its centre. The photoplay gives Alice Brady the key role of the young wife. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Children will come miles to see 'The Darling of New York,' this evening's Star Theatre draw – that is, children of all ages, for the picture is one that will appeal to everybody who enjoys good fun. Young and old are equally fond of the star who takes the leading role – little…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, Valeska Suratt will appear in 'The New York Peacock,' a five-reel drama written by Mary Murillo and produced by the Fox Film Company. It has taken valuable suggestions from 'Camille,' 'The Easiest Way,' and other works. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's super-film, 'New York,' spoken of in New York itself as the biggest success of the year. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-07
Summary:

The Darling of New York' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-05
Summary:

Who is 'The Darling of New York?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

Washington, Jan. 30 – There were five hundred persons present in the theatre and few escaped uninjured. The rescuers worked all night extracting the injured, and many of whom were limbless.

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

The Coronet is justifying exceptions. Its pictures are clean and free from penny dreadfulness. Another acquisition is 'New York,' a five-part story which is woven round New York Society. The film is well-portrayed and finely acted and is to be screened today. It is a Pathe production.…