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: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

All next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'My Wild Irish Rose' a Vitagraph picture containing three heroes and three heroines. The story is an adaptation from 'The Shaughraun,' the melodrama by Dion Bouccicault [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'My Wild Irish Rose.' Exhibiting the Victorian era lifestyle, the film is an adaptation from 'The Shaughraun,' an old stage melodrama. The film features Pauline Starke and Pat O'Malley. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' is the special attraction of Coronet this week. It was adapted from 'The Shaughran' by Dion Bouccicault [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

With tonight's screening the highly successful season of 'My Wild Irish Rose' at the Coronet comes to an end. Tomorrow the picture gives place to an entertaining film entitled 'The Cinema Murder' which features Marion Davies and is being shown just for one day. 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'My Wild Irish Rose' for the last time. Tomorrow it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder,' featuring Marion Davies. Next week, the theatre will be screening 'The Sheik's Wife.' Being filmed in Arab, the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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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: 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: 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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Three Women' which is produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch, who is famous for being the producer of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night' and 'Rosita.' The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot and Lew Cody…