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: 1897-08-19 - 1897-08-23
Summary:

Animatoscope will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, August 21st, at 9 p.m. and on Monday, Thursday and Saturday next. The programme presented before Sir Claude MacDonald at the British Legation, Peking, will be repeated. Tickets may be had at Messrs. Robinson & Co.'s…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-26 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Shepherdess (played by children); current events - Ulster Day in Belfast, Wallace Memorial at Paisley, Great Fire at New Jersey and The Follies in new songs and stunts; Madames Swift, Spencer, Rowley in all new turns; 7.15 pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

Among the witnesses before the Cinema Commission in London recently was Dr. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester who described the results of visits to four picture theatres in Worcester and of inquiries made in elementary schools as to the effects of pictures shows. He had not found any indecency but a…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Carlos and his company in 'A Happy Mixture of Varieties.' Also, Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love' [sic].

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt,' not suitable for children, Snub Pollard in 'Don't Weaken' and Coronet Review at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-17 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Notorious Miss Lisle.' Inauguration of President Sun at 11, 12.35, 2.10, 3.45 and 7.15.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-19
Summary:

100% entertainment tonight, First National presents Katherine MacDonald in 'The Notorious Miss Lisle,' Henry Lehrmann [sic] excels himself in 'Wet and Warmer' and the topical film all Hongkong is talking about 'The Inauguration of President Sun Yat-sen.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'La La Lucille,' in 5 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 4 & 5 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-18 - 1922-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-19 - 1922-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market,' and Snub Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9, Cabaret Dance. Hoosier State Jazz Band. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market,' and Snub Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Marguerite Clark in 'Prunella,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-02 - 1922-02-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

With Mr. H. W. Ray taking charge of personal management of the Kowloon Theatre, the theatre is expected to match the standards of the Coronet Theatre. Things have started to happen in the Kowloon Theatre; starting from an improved orchestra to a monthly ticket system allowing patrons to see…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie' by Israel Zangwill. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $8 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-01 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'The Yellow Typhoon.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.'