A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

The Paramount feature 'The Daughter of MacGregor' at the Coronet Theatre was successful and was more appreciated than the portrayed pictures on the stage in Scotland. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a cinema in Hongkong--both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a Cinema in Hongkong – both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

The fine Paramount production 'Big Timber.' Also 'The Wish Bone' and 'Dance Creations.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 5, 6 and 7). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

There is a fine Paramount picture tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

August 8th, 9th and 10th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fine Paramount production, 'Big Timber.' Also 'The Wish Bone' and 'Dance Creations.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' episodes 5, 6 and 7. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

August 8, 9 and 10 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fine Paramount Production, 'Big Timber.' Also 'The Wishbone' and 'Dance Creations.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 5, 6 and 7. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Artcraft special production 'Sporting Life.' A most realistic interpretation of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama in 7 parts. October 9 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Craft's big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the dramatic event of the season, H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Art Craft special production, 'Sporting Life,' a most realistic interpretation of the famous old melodrama in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount Art Crafts big production, 'Sporting Life' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. October 9 Remarks: On page 5, H. W. Ray presents 'Sporting Life.' Illustration included. October 11 Remarks: On page 5, today at 5.15 and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted,' 6 thrilling reels of love and revenge, played by the clever company who have amused you so much in 'The Wager.' October 22 remarks: Paramount Pictograph new series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

October 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Also 'A Bathhouse Scandal' and Paramount pictograph – new series.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-22 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

October 22, 23, 24 and 25 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens in 'Outwitted.' Also 'A Bathhouse Scandal,' a Paramount Pictograph new series. October 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Outwitted' only. Picture or illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Timetable: 2.30 p.m., Paramount pictograph; 2.45 p.m., Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance' in 5 parts; 4 p.m., Billy West in 'The Pest'; 4.30 p.m., a conference of dogdom; 4.45 p.m., Jerry in 'Beech Nuts' [sic]; 5 p.m…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-08
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, positively for two nights only, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in a delightful romantic comedy drama of the days of the Great Napoleon, 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Paramount-Artcraft presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi,' in 6 parts. June 8, 9 & 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount Artcraft presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Man From Painted Post' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Billy's Predicament.' 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5.