A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mollycoddle' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is on the order of Mr. Fairbanks' 'Mark of Zorro' and is in the nature of a joyous interlude.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12
Summary:

The inimitable Mr. Douglas Fairbanks, in his latest picture, 'The Mollycoddle' is sure to prove as strong a draw as ever at the Coronet this week. This film differs from one or two of 'Doug's' other efforts in that not so much stress has been laid upon spectacular effect…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

The Girl I Loved,' starring Charles Ray is showing at the Coronet. More welcome news is of the return of Doug Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20
Summary:

Charles Ray, in 'The Girl I Loved,' is showing for the last time today at the Coronet. The announcement of the return of the irrepressible Mr. Douglas Fairbanks in his sensational picture hit, 'The Mark of Zorro,' makes good reading. The Coronet, after its last showing, was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-21
Summary:

The Mark of Zorro,' starred by Douglas Fairbanks, returned to Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21
Summary:

Cinema-goers will be pleased to hear that Douglas Fairbanks is due back at the Coronet today in his 'The Mark of Zorro.' The Coronet management received so many requests to bring it back here that they seized upon the first opportunity to show it again. Douglas, as the dashing, masked…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet could not have any better film for the present season than 'The Mark of Zorro,' starring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is reminiscent of 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' immense personal popularity was reflected in the big attendances at the Coronet yesterday. It is probably true that Douglas in 'The Mark of Zorro' puts a little distinctive dash into his work that even he has never quite managed before. Some of his stunts verge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
Summary:

Cheerful Douglas Fairbanks in his well-known 'Mark of Zorro,' shows for the last time today at the Coronet. Tomorrow's attraction is a drama of high life in New York, called 'Mary Regan.' It depicts the struggle of a young girl to overcome the taint of her parentage.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Passion' this evening. The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry, the celebrated favourite of Louis XV. The film boasts its wonderful acting, scenic grandeur and the majestic beauty. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Passion' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Pola Negri as the leading role with brilliant acting. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a screen classic 'Passion.' The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening the great historical film 'Passion.' Appropriate music by the Coronet Orchestra has been provided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Pola Negri's historical film entitled 'Passion,' for the last time this evening. The story revolves around the life of Madame du Barry. The film is filled with good acting, dramatic setting and superb settings.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Passion,' starring Pola Negri, will be shown in the Star Theatre for the last time tomorrow night. Mr. William Heughun, the famous Scottish singer appears in Thursday night and the popular Quaints Co. beginning a Kowloon season on Friday night.