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: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

The whole town will laugh at 'Welcome Stranger,' with Florence Vidor, Noah Beery, Dore Davidson, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Robert Edeson, Wm. V. Mong and Virginia Brown Faire. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

If you enjoyed 'Potash and Perlmutter,' you will also like 'Welcome Stranger' with Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Noah Beery, William V. Mong and Dore Davidson. It is showing today till Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

Screen tragedy almost became real tragedy when a revolver in the hands of Kenneth Harlan exploded prematurely, seriously injured the screen hero and temporarily stopping production work on 'The Virginian,' which is now playing at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' is showing in Coronet today for last time, starring by 'Otis Skinner.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre screened the Chester Bennett production 'The Lullaby.' The film features Jane Novak, Robert Anderson and Fred Malatesta. The screening is decorated by fine musical performances by the orchestra. Chester Bennett is also the composer of such fine music. The cast also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Right That Failed' is the latest Bert Lytell film to be screened in the Colony. This picture is distinct in that it starts off with some genuine boxing scenes and then turn into lighter channels. Virginia Valli gives an exquisite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

I never know how valuable a study of clothes could be until I got this role.' So said Kenneth Harlan, after a few days' work in 'Butterfly,' Universal-Jewel-Clarence Brown production of Kathleen Norris' novel. The other three principal characters are played by Laura La…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16
Summary:

Kismet,' in which Otis Skinner takes the chief role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today as the special China New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

A big Broadway success, the hit of a London season, 'Welcome Stranger' has been made into a corking picture. In addition to the Jewish humour that made 'Potash and Perlmutter' such a success, there is also that touch of nature that is so essential to even the funniest of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in Kismet. Kowloon Theatre: Today 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, Feb. 18, The Prodigal Judge.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sun. Feb. 18, 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.' Kowloon Theatre: Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, February 18, 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17
Summary:

One of the most arresting things about the Robertson Cole production of 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner playing his celebrated role of Haji the Beggar, which the Coronet management are screening as their special China New Year attraction is the wealth of colour, beauty and detail which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

Welcome Stranger,' a sensational Broadway stage success of a few years back, made into a photoplay under the direction of James Young, and released by Producers' Distributing Corp., comes to the Coronet Theatre today. As a stage play, 'Welcome Stranger' gave George Sidney one…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Today till Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Welcome Stranger' with Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlin [sic], Noah Beery, William V. Mong and Dore Davidson. May 2 & 4 Remarks: Critic of North China Daily News included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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

Main Street' opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a week's run with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue in the featured roles. 'Main Street,' in the novel form by Sinclair Lewis, was the most widely discussed book ever published in America, not excepting even 'Uncle Tom…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 16 to 20 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 daily, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a comedy entitled 'Dangerous Business' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Film synopsis included.