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: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

On Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne; the magnificent hunting drama 'The Culprit' in 3 reels, Pathe's latest British Gazette; Saturday's matinee 'The Culprit.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-18
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Friday, 18th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included. The Culprit also in Saturday's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-19 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Saturday, 19th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in the most successful of hi $100,000 comedies 'Haunted Spooks.' Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's delightful Xmas play, 'The Cinderella Man' by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. The Coronet Review accompanied by the Coronet Jazz Band…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Monday at 2.30, 5 sharp, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, ring up 1743 now and book. Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks'; Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's delightful Xmas play, 'The Cinderella Man' by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Monday at 2.30 p.m., 5 sharp, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, ring up 1743 now and book, Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks' and Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's The Cinderella Man by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. Also the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' in 5 parts. Also Jiggs in Society and British Gazette. March 5 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the World. Also Hide and Seek and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-16 - 1921-05-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'An Eastern Westerner' (2 reels), Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow' (5 reels) and Coronet Review (2 reels) at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-16 - 1921-05-19
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'An Eastern Westerner' in 2 reels. Also Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow' in 5 reels and Coronet Review in 2 reels. May 16 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-16 - 1921-05-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'An Eastern Westerner' in 2 reels, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow' in 5 reels and Coronet Review in 2 reels at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

First-class comedies are few and far between. We have secured for the Coronet some of the funniest comedies ever screened. They feature Larry Semon. We are showing the first of these tonight. Come and see Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' There is also 'The City of Comrades' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

The City of Comrades,' probably the first motion picture drama of Halifax disaster, is the latest Goldwyn production, showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. In addition, Mr. Tom Moore takes the leading role in the picture, in which the film version of the story is originated by Basil…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' Also Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in The Way of a Woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Hongkong film comedies have hitherto been divided into three main classes: Charlie Chaplin masterpieces, Harold Lloyd gems, and others. However, a new class will be introduced, and that is the Larry Semon comedy. Yesterday, at the Coronet, 'The Bakery' was the first one screened.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-03 - 1921-12-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Sat. 3rd to Mon. 5th at 9 p.m., 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince production.