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: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd and Madge Kennedy in 'From Hand to Mouth' and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' come to Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre patrons have their last opportunity to see Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy, 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in her comedy-drama, 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

Smilin' Through' is to be presented at the Coronet Theatre next week. This is the loveliest thing Norma Talmadge ever did, and by every token the greatest picture this year has brought forth. Technically, the production is without a flaw. It surpasses even the high standard established…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28
Summary:

The sweet, almost exotic, beauty of Norma Talmadge has a fitting frame in 'Smilin' Through,' the beautiful romance which comes to the Coronet today for a week. A picture that almost raises the manufacture of motion pictures from a commercial venture to the dignity of art, it has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

Beautiful architecture and striking scenic effects are predominant features of 'Smilin' Through,' which Norma Talmadge in the chief role, won general admiration when it was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. Film synopsis included. Added to this is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Norma Talmadge follows her triumph in 'Smilin' Through' with another film, 'The Eternal Flame,' which will be the First National attraction at the Coronet Theatre shortly. Conway Tearle portrays the leading male role, while Adolphe Jean Menjou is to be seen as the Due de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

Griffith's big picture, 'The Birth of a Nation,' has met with much popular approval during its run here. The work of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall stands out as amongst the finest ever seen here. The next Coronet attraction is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet has another 'ten-strike' in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' the big rural drama which it is at present showing. A wonderful cast, headed by Blanche Sweet, interprets the story in vivid fashion. One of the finest fights in movie history comes about in this film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The book of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is more familiar in the States than to English readers. Nevertheless, the big houses who are visiting the film at the Coronet are loud in their praises of what they pronounce 'a picture of the best kind.' A cast of real artistes appears in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' lives up to its advance promises and is pleasing the big crowds who are seeing it at the Coronet. The Coronet has another big picture coming shortly. It is Griffith's picture, 'One Exciting Night,' a complete departure from the famous producer's…

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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: 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: 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…