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: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

If John D. Rockefeller had twice as many millions as he now controls, he couldn't buy a better evening's entertainment than you will have when you see 'Westbound Limited,' an Emory Johnson production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

P. A. Powers presents 'Westbound Limited,' an Emory Johnson production, starring Ralph Lewis, story by Emilie Johnson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis. Also showing Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Westbound Limited,' the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction this afternoon and for next few days. Ralph Lewis heading an all-star cast. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

The new picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening does not belie the promise of its name. 'The Westbound Limited' is as exciting a railway story as any cinemagoer could wish. Among its more breathless moments are the scenes where two screeching iron monsters rush at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Today, Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15; Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall. Also showing Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Last two days, don't miss them. Commencing October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' with an all-star cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink' and Ralph Lewis with Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Priscila [sic] Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see, Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.' Starting tomorrow, 'Westbound Limited.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, matinee and night, P. A. Powers presents 'Westbound Limited,' starring Ralph Lewis. Illustration included.