A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elsie Janis, come and see her tonight in 'Nearly a Lady.' Don't forget Mack Sennet's [sic] Bathing Girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' June 16 and 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-17
Summary:

Magnetic Elsie Janis in her own delightful production, 'Nearly a Lady,' a novel combination of wild west and high society, of love and many kinds of sport. An idea picture for a summer's evening. And Mack Sennett's bathing girls supporting Charles Murray in 'A Bedroom…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennet's [sic] bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Nearly a Lady…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elaine Janis, one of the most versatile of cinema stars, has an appropriate role to fill in 'Nearly a Lady,' now being screened at the Coronet. Film synopsis included. A very fine comedy which follows this production is 'A Bedroom Blunder,' when Mack Sennett's group of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

The picture programme includes, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady' and Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' The Coronet orchestra will be in attendance. Refreshments of the best quality will be served at cost price: iced mineral waters, tea or coffee, ice…

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Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

July 7 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Daddies.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 8 Remarks: The screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh & Harry Myers in an all-star…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow till Saturday, 'Daddies,' the screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers, in an all-star cast including Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wed. 9th to Sat. 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis & Craufurd [sic] Kent. Also, The Canton Troops, a Canton film news producted by China Sun Motion Pictre Co. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., deluxe attraction, Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' Canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual…

11
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' a canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
13
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also, 'Be Reasonable,' a new Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. March 28 remarks: March 30th, First National Pictures present 'The Rosary.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday, March 26 to 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also 'Be Reasonable,' a new Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, $1.00 and 60…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday, March 26-29 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also 'Be Reasonable,' a new Mack Sennett comedy. Prices of admission: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow last shows at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a cyclone of laughs and thrills, Buster Keaton in his first feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' six smashing reels of fun and thrills. Also 'Be Reasonable,' a Mack Sennett hilarious comedy in 2…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow last shows at 6, 7.15 and 9.15, Buster Keaton in 'Three Ages.' Also 'Be Reasonable,' a Mack Sennett hilarious comedy in 2 parts. Monday, March 30th, First National Pictures presents 'The Rosary.'