A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel Production (Founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous Novel 'K') featuring True Boardman as 'K' Le Moyne and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin as Sidney Page.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

On Monday next, the Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie,' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Prepares His Preparation'; Billie Richie [sic] in 'The Avenging Dentist'; Syd Chaplin in 'Giddy, Gay, and Ticklish'; Smith and Bella Jackson.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Smith and Bella Jackson, Negro comedians and dancers. Also a fine comedy film programme, included Charlie Chaplin in 'Champion Charlie.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke's Preparedness Preparations,' Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Alarm' and…

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Henry Lehrman's 'A Twilight Baby.' Also Charlie Chaplin, supported by Brother Syd in 'A Night at the Show.'

6
Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' directed by Mrs. Sidney Drew. Illustration included.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' directed by Sidney A. Franklin, an 8-reel First National attraction. Illustration included.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'The Primitive Lover,' a First National attraction, directed by Sydney A. Franklin. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the 'Unseen Forces,' a First National picture. This picture has never been shown in Hongkong before…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sydney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and 1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the…

13
Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lenore Ulric in David Belasco's 'Tiger Rose,' a Sidney Franklin production, Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney [sic] Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Usual prices.

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sidney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: this picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's.

18
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: This picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Syd Chaplin in 'Galloping Fish.'