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: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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Headline: The Kinemas
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been getting full houses with 'The Waifs,' a Gladys Hulette picture that appeals, and for a Wiffle comic. The Coronet Theatre is full every night also, Smith and Bella Jackson were the 'drawers.' The pictures are striking. The Hongkong Theatre has a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

So many people visited the Victoria Theatre during this week to see a film version of a book by a British author, Rudyard Kipling, 'The Light That Failed.' Film review included. People also do not appear to be taking full advantage of the Season Tickets which are still obtainable at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema have again this week a great variety of pictures to choose from, pictures which are guaranteed to appeal to both young and old. At the Coronet Theatre there is showing a really good circus story, at the Hongkong Theatre a tale of present day social life, and at the Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

Hongkong will very soon be able to boast a first-class cinema hall, and one blot on the name of the Colony will thereby be erased. The necessary capital is already available for a big scheme which will not only incorporate the projected new house of entertainment but will also secure valuable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

The Assistant Manager of the Hongkong Kinema Theatre was charged at the instance of Sergeant Clark, with unlawfully putting up a poster on Government property at the Peak Tramway Station in Garden Road. Mr. H. W. Ray, manager of the Coronet Theatre (former manager of Victoria Theatre), was also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-22
Summary:

First National, the world's leading film distributers, presents Constance Talmadge, queen of light comedy, in 'The Virtuous Vamp,' her greatest picture, tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

The new of the series of local films for local people engaged by Hongkong Amusement Ltd., will be shown at the Coronet Theatre when last Saturday's Victoria Recreation Club regatta will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11
Summary:

Two Weeks,' starring Constance Talmadge, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. It is noted that, despite its title, 'Two Weeks' is no picturized version of a novel by that eminent portrayer of life's purple patches, Victoria Cross. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-11
Summary:

Two Weeks,' a picturised version of a novel by Victoria Cross, is the new attraction at the Coronet. The charming Constance Talmadge is in the chief role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' drew big audiences to the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Besides, Irene Castle, world-famous as a dancer, swimmer, and Society entertainer, has returned to the screen after a lapse of two years in 'The Firing Line.' The film will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

For the past twelve months the scholars of the Diocesan Girls School have been engaged one hour per week in making useful articles of wear for sale in aid of the School Funds. His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria and other members of the School Management Committee were present in the event. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Just Dogs' is a 2-part comedy played entirely by animals! 'The Perfect Woman' shows Constance Talmadge in one of those whimsical roles that has won her title of queen of high comedy. Also Town Topics, British-American Tobacco Company's local film is still bright and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall at Queen's Theatre's opening ceremony made the interesting statement that according to an informant five times as many Chinese attended cinema performances as did those who attended the Chinese theatre. The pious hope that the management would exercise care in the…

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Headline: Hongkong Nights
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

The new Queen's Theatre, erected by the Hongkong Engineering and Construction Company, is an example of what the Colony can do to provide for the comfort of the theatre-going population. Nor are there many theatres in the Far East much better than our maligned municipal venture – the…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…