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: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

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

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-23
Summary:

Crowded houses have been the order of the day at the Coronet, where is being screened Goldwyn's 'Polly of the Circus,' with Mae Marsh. The film is in eight parts and which was the means of bringing Samuel Goldwyn into the front rank of American producers. Some very clever acting…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Previous arrangements prevent us from screening after tonight Goldwyn's beautiful photoplay, 'Polly of the Circus.' May we therefore ask those who have not yet seen this idyll of circus life to do so tonight?

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

Mae Marsh is now appearing in the first Goldwyn production 'Polly of the Circus,' which is showing at the Coronet Theatre. Those who saw Miss Marsh in 'The Escape' or in 'Intolerance' will readily admit that she is a magnificent actress. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Owing to the big demand for seats, the management of the Coronet beg to announce two-day performances of 'The Honor System' tomorrow at 2.15 and 5 p.m. sharp. Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Booking at the Theatre. February 28 Remarks: On page 12, another ad. on 'The Honor System…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-28
Summary:

The circus is coming into fashion again. The kinema ought to have provided them with some entertainment of the right sort. But, unfortunately, films so far have too often been the work of folk who, as Samuel Butler said of the compilers of the Church Catechism, clearly were never young…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-04
Summary:

Miss Tsen Mei, the screen's first and only Chinese star in 'For the Freedom of the East.' It is a Goldwyn picture: you know what that means. Miss Tsen Mei is a Hongkong girl and the scene is laid in China. Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss Tsen Mei in 'For the Freedom of the East.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Goldwyn's 'For the Freedom of the East.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02 - 1920-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn picture. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'It Is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621. Prices: matinees, 80 cents and 40 cents; soirees, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included. April 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

The first 1920 production to be shown on a local screen will be presented at the Coronet tonight in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn's adaption of the famous play by R. C. Carton. The cast included Tom Moore, Naomi Childers and William Burress. Film synopsis included. In addition,…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-05
Summary:

Highly appreciative of the good fare offered have been the large audiences that have assembled at the Coronet during the holidays to see Goldwyn's delightful screen version of R. C. Carton's sporting comedy 'Lord and Lady Algy.' With this picture, the Coronet is inaugurating…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, the first-class attractions in one bill, Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Please,' Mabel Normand in five delicious reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs' and Pathe's British Gazette…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19
Summary:

The management of the Coronet claims that in the fourth special programme of their 'Super-season' they are presenting the most attractive picture that has yet been thrown upon a cinema screen in the Colony. The first item is the ever-popular Pathe Gazette, which shows Carpentier just…