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: 1914-05-01 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' (3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Continued performance of 'The Gibson Girls'; Coming film: 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-05
Summary:

Films screning of'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai', 'The Return of the Emigrant' (3,500 ft) and 'Max As a Chairopodist'; Screening of The World's Pathe's American Weekly and Pathe's Cartoon latest News; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-13
Summary:

Moving pictures of the funeral of Yuan Shih-kai have been shown in Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Barnaby Rudge' in 6 reels, Max Linder's 'Sympathetically Inclined', Pathe's British Gazette: 'Funeral of Yuan Shi Kai'; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine' and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Barnaby Rudge' in 6 reels, Max Linder's 'Sympathetically Inclined', Pathe's British Gazette: 'Funeral of Yuan Shi Kai'; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine' and 'Charlie Chaplin's Elopement…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Continued success of 'The Gibson Girls'; also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' by the popular comedian, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's German & International Gazette; the splendid film 'Glimpses of Yuan Shi-kai' will be screened on Apr 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-02 - 1914-05-05
Summary:

The coloured film entitled 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi-kai'; also the great Italian love story 'The Return of the Emigrant,' length 3,500 feet; Max As A Chiropodist (a good comedy); Pathe's American Weekly & Pathe's Cartoon (the world's latest news);…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is one person who does believe that there is 'something new in the movies.' In 'Girl Shy,' his latest feature Pathe comedy, being shown today at the Coronet Theatre, he has, in a measure, followed in the footsteps of 'Grandma's Boy,' but he has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Why did he dodge that girl? Just wait till Saturday and get the answer at the Coronet in Harold Lloyd's 'Girl Shy.'

10
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-18 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy' in which Harold Lloyd is seen at the very top of his form as one of the world's greatest laughter makers.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

Canton, February 26 – Mr. Suen Kai-fan and others trading under the style of Hop Hing Co. obtained the exclusive rights from the Taotai of Industry and Commerce, on payment of a subsidy of $4,000 a year to the Government, to run a cinematograph show in Canton on condition that no similar…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only, 'K, the Unknown' the film that brought dozens of letters of appreciation. At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'K – The Unknown.' At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, 'K – The Unknown.' At 7.15 p.m. only, Harold Llyod [sic] in 'Girl Shy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-07
Summary:

In the Summary Court, Mr. Justice Hazeland heard the claim by Ng Fai and another against Tsun Wan Kai, as partners in the late World Cinematograph Theatre, West Point, for the sum of $344. The defendant was asked to rent the premises, but instead of coming to that arrangement, he decided to…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Another big Coronet success! All records broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy,' 8 reels of sheer delight. Come and see yourself on the screen in our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. only, final showings of Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., in response to numerous requests, 'K - The Unknown,' a super-film at ordinary prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' June 20 Remarks: Sunday at 9.15 p.m., Scamuzzi, the great Italian baritone and Mdlle Lina Ambrosio. Also Constance Talmadge in 'The Perfect Woman.' Prices $2 and $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

If Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy' caused us to forget our losses, John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel' will cause us to forget them at the coming meeting. This great actor appears in the picture now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-17 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid from Powder River.' Tomorrow till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.'