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: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17
Summary:

The Home Secretary has decided to abandon for the present the proposal for establishing a central censorship of film. The proposal was put forward by Mr. Herbert Samuel.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Dodging a Million' is a Goldwyn production. A triumph for Mable Normand! And a Coronet big picture!!!

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Today, 'The Honor System.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. March 1 remarks: By the courtesy of Messrs. Pathe, 'The Honor System' for three more nights. Tonight and tomorrow matinee, Goldwyn's comedy 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Miss Tsen Mei, the screen's first and only Chinese star in 'For the Freedom of the East.' It is a Goldwyn picture. Miss Tsen Mei is a Hongkong girl and the scene is laid in China.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-03
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' The success of three London Seasons! R. C. Carton's delightful sporting comedy. With an all star cast that is associated with Goldwyn. Also, Snub Pollard in 'It is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in Goldwyn's photoplay 'Shadows.' A drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Another first-rate Snub comedy, 'Looking for Trouble' and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

British Gazette No. 623, Goldwyn's funny 5 parts, Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs.' Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million dollar comedy 'A Day's Pleasure.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-06 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Will Roger's in 'Jubilo.' 'The Silent Mystery' episode two. 'Young Mr. Jazz' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-28
Summary:

Goldwyn is with us again. To the list of film success which he has presented to Hong Kong cinema-goers through the medium of the Coronet Theatre must be added is a prominent place his latest production, 'The Flame of the Desert,' which reveals another instance of the artistic…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, another Goldwyn masterpiece fills the Screen at the Little House - 'The Venus Model' in which Mabel Normand, best beloved of all screen stars, has a part that fits her like the proverbial glove. Add to all this a fine Pathe Gazette and a scream of Rolin comedy. August 8…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-10 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 10 and 11.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-21
Summary:

Tonight's programme includes 'Snub' Pollard in 'Don't Rock the Boat,' the Coronet Review, and Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' Goldwyn pictures.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-28
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Madge Kennedy in 'Strictly Confidential.' 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-26
Summary:

In this week's show at the Coronet, Goldwyn provides a new attraction in a comedy which shows up to great advantage the versatility of Madge Kennedy in the starring role. It is 'Strictly Confidential.' This production would enjoy crowded houses until its termination on Friday.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

The Brand' by Rex Beach. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6. December 6 and 7 remarks: Goldwyn presents 'The Brand' in 7 parts.