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: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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

A new programme is announced for tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, which will include the magnificent drama 'The Man of Shame,' from the famous French novel Roger la Honte. The leading artists are Wilton Lacaye [sic] and Miss Rosemary Theby. Charlie Chaplin will be on the screen soon.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-12
Summary:

Mr Willy Rogers, critic of the art in Paris, French soldier, and Mr Raoul Bigazzi, Italian soldier, both released from service as disabled through wounds and sickness, have just arrived on a tour of propaganda for the benefit of blind soldiers. Mr Rogers will give a series of interesting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance at 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats), Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, 'Young Mr. Jazz' and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

Jubilo,' the principal feature in today's continuous performance at the Coronet, is advertised by the Goldwyn Film Corporation as their funniest picture with the biggest star, Will Rogers. Film synopsis included. Other items in the programme included a new British Gazette, a Harold…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-08 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Today at 11 to 4.45 and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'Jubilo' featuring Will Rogers, the brightest, breeziest picture play since 'Mickey' and 'The Yankee Way'; the film that has charmed all who have witnessed it; proclaimed by Goldwyn as their best…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14 - 1921-02-17
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde.' Also 'All in a Day' and British Gazette. February 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Goldwyn presents inimitable Will Rogers in Rex Beach's drama on regeneration, 'Laughing…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-30 - 1921-04-30
Summary:

Tomorrow (Sunday), May 1st, for one day only at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' an amusing story of a modern Hobo. Also retarded motion studies, ‘Snub' Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Laughing Bill Hyde.' Also Eddie Boland in 'The Sleepyhead.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

What must a man do in order to become 'Almost a Husband'? Will Rogers, the man with the mobile face will delight you in a Goldwyn special with this intriguing title.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' 'Fellow Romans' and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

Will Roger [sic] will appear in his newest picture entitled 'Almost a Husband' at the Coronet Theatre this evening. This latest picture was written by Opie Read and directed by Clarence Badger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-17 - 1921-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband,' 'Fellow Romans' and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Also Screen Magazine and 'Wot Next?' [sic]. Dancing after pictures.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-19 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Jubilo' and ‘Snub' Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
Summary:

The Courtneidge-Holloway company added further to their laurels last night when they played the favourite comedy, 'The Man from Toronto.' It is interesting to note that a film version of the same story, varied in a few particulars, is being shown just now at the Coronet. Although…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04