A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Fight for Film Market: A Suggested Organisation
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…

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Headline: D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance': Engagement at the Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre: Reopening on Saturday
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: Coronet Theatre Reopening: 'A Woman of Pleasure'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

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Headline: The China Mail News 1924-04-05
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Headline: Today at 5.15 and 9.25 p.m. at the World, 2.30, 5 sharp, 7.10 and 9.15 at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Love Pirate'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Chadwick Pictures Corporation presents The Fire Patrol with Anna Q. Nillson [sic], Madge Bellamy, Helen Eddy, Spottiswoode Aitken, Charles Murray, Bull Montana, Johnny [sic] Harron and Hank Mann. Also showing exclusive pictures of 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.…

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Headline: Starting Today at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

The Fire Patrol,' a smashing melodrama of blazing emotions with a record-breaking cast of film favourites, Anna Q. Nilsson, Madge Bellamy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Johnny Harron, Jack Richardson, Spottiswoode Aitken, Charles Murray, Bull Montana and Hank Mann, from the famous stage play by…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Chadwick Pictures Corp. presents 'The Fire Patrol' with Anna Q. Nillson [sic], Madge Bellamy, Helen Eddy, Spottiswoode Aitken, Charles Murray, Bull Montana, Johnny [sic] Harron and Hank Mann. Also showing 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.'