A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Anita Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Anna Q. Nilsson, Mahlon Hamilton, Thomas Santschi, Wesley Barry, Thomas Jefferson, Frank Currier, Robert McKim and Tully Marshall in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams,' the First National production in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Lila Lee with Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts and Wesley Barry in 'Male and Female,' in 9 reels.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's 'Admirable Crichton' is now appearing in a film version entitled 'Male and Female,' is showing in Coronet Theatre. Thomas Meighan, who appeared in 'The Miracle Man' starred as the leading role. Gloria Swanson plays the leading lady, while…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty,' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, for one night only at slightly increased prices Wesley Barry in Marshall Neilan's masterpiece, 'Dinty' in 7 big reels. Also V. R. C. Regatta.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and featuring Wesley Barry, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will show First National's latest feature attraction, 'Dinty' this evening. The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and featuring little Wesley Barry as a precocious newsboy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen First National's 'Dinty,' for one night only. The feature attraction is produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry. The story is staged in San Francisco's China Town.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Change Your Husband.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in his First National attraction, 'Dinty,' seven reels of humour, pathos and high adventure.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Change Your Husband.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and presenting Wesley Barry, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Apart from 'Dinty,' Wesley Barry is famous for his acting in 'Daddy Long Legs,' 'Go and Get It,' and other First…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Dinty,' this evening. The feature attraction is written and produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry, who was very successful in 'Daddy Long Legs' and 'Go and Get It.' Film synopsis included.