A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Headline: What Hongkong Likes: The Cinema Theatre Entertainments – Interesting Chat with Mr. 'Bob' Stephenson
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31
Summary:

It is easy to understand why Mr. R. H. Stephenson, or 'Bob' Stephenson as his intimates call him, the popular lessee and manager of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, is looking forward with such pleasurable anticipation to his forthcoming trip to Australia. The Bijou closes down after this…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts, Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Sylvia Breamer & Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth,' 7 parts. Also Rolin comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth' in 7 parts. Also Rolin Comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - A Prison Scene
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1923-06-22
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Headline: Coming to the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Kenneth Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Headline: Radio Plays Big Part: 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Voice transmission by radio figures very prominently in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms,' the new Preferred Picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is through the air that Kenneth Harlan hears the voice of Estelle Taylor as she sings at the broadcasting station.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today, Estelle Taylor in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' February 4 Remarks: Last performances, the cast also includes Kenneth Harlan and Edith Roberts.

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Headline: Romance Reborn in Famous Novel: 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' - A Treat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

Lovers of romance will want to know that 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' opens today at the Coronet theatre. Those who have long waited for this world-famed story by Bertha M. Clay to reach the screen will be thoroughly satisfied by the interpretation given by B. P. Schulberg, president…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Kanneth [sic] Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Kenneth Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'