A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: Passion
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-11
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm showed one side of the French Revolution, Passion shows another. Teaser ads for the film 'Passion.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from others.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' April 19 Remarks: Monday, April 21st, Pola Negri in 'Passion.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Today till Friday, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices, 2.30 p.m., $1 & 50 cts.; 5.15 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts.; 7.15 p.m., $1 & 50 cts.; 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Illustration included.

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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: 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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the Grand Old Man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Our own Topical includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Ernst Lubitsch director of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night,' 'Rosita' presents May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost and Lew Cody in 'Three Women.' March 25 remarks: Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen. The cast also includes…

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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…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success, 'Tiger Rose.' April 4 Remarks: There is also a fine Mack Sennett comedy and an up-to-the-minute Topical.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Mid-day movies. Today's programme, our own Topical, Felix Cartoon and Ben Turpin in 'Love, Honour and Behave!' Admission: 40 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, special holiday programme, United Artists present Matt Moore and Madge Bellamy in 'No More Woman.' Also 'Big Business,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in which Hal Roach's Rascals open a barber's shop, and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-08 - 1925-07-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also 'Harem Follies' and our own Topical.