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: 1924-04-21
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: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Jaded movie fans man now experience the Big Thrill. It is called 'Nero' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next Monday. Details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox super special, opens at the Coronet tonight. Written by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards, 'Nero' discloses a tale of Ancient Rome. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Jaded movie fans may now experience the big thrill! It is called 'Nero,' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. As the idea of the stupendous cast may be gleaned from the fact that in one scene 65,000 people were employed. Most spectacular films resort to artifice for their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

A film review of 'Nero,' the feature which is screening at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: Nero'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Nero' which was widely famous in the Rivoli Theatre when it was screened there. The film is true to Roman history throughout and is gathering widespread appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

See Venice and die' is an old adage. See 'Nero' at the Coronet and sigh – for the chance of seeing again. 'Nero' is a spectacle that cannot be forgotten. Film synopsis included. The photographing was done in Italy, with the actual localities of the story as the scenes.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Nero is drawing great crowds at the Coronet. Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy were the authors of the story. The cast included Jacques Gretillat, Alexander Salvini, Paulett Duval, Edy Darcleo [sic], Violet Mersereau. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the William Fox attraction 'Nero.' Mr. Fox sent Mr. J. Gordon Edwards to Rome so that proper characters and proper atmosphere might be secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the Fox production 'Nero' which is attracting huge audiences in the theatre. Massive scenes of destruction are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12
Summary:

Nero,' the last and most brutal of the Caesars, is drawing very big houses at the Coronet, proving that a picture of this type is pleasing to nearly every class of the public. 'Nero' certainly abounds in thrills. Beautiful and unusual view of the country around Rome is also shown…