A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

James Oliver Curwood in 'Flower of the North' with Henry B. Walthall and Pauline Starke. Charlie Chaplin in his seventh million dollar comedy, 'The Idle Class.' All next week at usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Blackmail' is a Sunday's picture at the Coronet. In it charming Viola Dana figures as the charming daughter of a notorious crook. Next week, Coronet will provide two special attraction: 'Flower of the North' based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood, and 'The Idle Class…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight (Saturday), George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin reappears at the Coronet this week in 'The Idle Class.' The comedian has become infected with the 'dual role' craze to which Mary Pickford and other film stars have succumbed and in this picture he plays two parts. Another big attraction in this week's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

Kinema goers are offered an entertaining programme in Coronet by 'Flower of the North,' which is based on the novel of James Oliver Curwood, starring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. While Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class' is showing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-23 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' 'Flower of the North' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, fancy dress carnival, novel decorations and confetti. Gentlemen $2; ladies $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-24 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The House of Tolling Bell' and 'By the Sad Sea Waves.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-25
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Dream Street.' Also the latest Topical Budget, 'Flower of the North,' a Vitagraph super-production and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in The Idle Class and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16, 'The Furnace.' 5.45, 60 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Silas Marner.' Prices: matinee 60 cents and 40 cents; soiree $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
Summary:

Priscilla Dean will be seen for the last time in 'Conflict' at the Coronet today. Sunday's picture is to be 'The Sporting Duchess,' a superb film version of the famous Drury Lane drama of that name, and Norma Talmadge will arrive on Monday in 'Smilin' Through…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15 p.m., 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

In 'Smilin' Through,' Norma Talmadge delighted crowded audiences at the Coronet yesterday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Races' and 'The Star Boarder.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Smilin' Through' with Norma Talmadge is showing for the last time tonight. Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is the star of 'The Eternal Flame,' the current attraction at the Coronet. The story is adapted from the novel 'The Duchesse de Langaise' by Balzac. The supporting actor also included Conway Tearle, who had been quite up to the standard when she set in '…