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: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-06
Summary:

The screening of Ambassador Gerard's famous 'Four Years in Germany' [sic], adapted from his book. The picture is being screened in the City Hall on Saturday and Monday evenings, as the Coronet Theatre accommodation being considered inadequate.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The Hong Kong public for the first time saw that wonderful film 'My Four Years in Germany' at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night and will again have an opportunity of witnessing it tonight. The management of the Coronet Theatre has performed a great public service by arranging to have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14
Summary:

My Four Years in Germany' will be played at the Coronet for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-14
Summary:

There will be an augmented orchestra at the 9:15 p.m. performance at the Coronet on Sunday evening when 'My Four Years in Germany' will be played for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend large houses witnessed the production of 'My Four Years in Germany' (the experiences of Ambassador J. W. Gerard up to the time of the U. S. entering the war). Film reviews included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

In common with other communities the Chinese of the Colony are showing considerable interest in this splendid film at the Coronet. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and party were present last night and this afternoon the students of some of the schools, including St. Stephen's College and Diocesan…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

A big cinema treat was given at the Coronet last evening when a powerful story with Norma Talmadge as the leading character was depicted. The picture 'De Luxe Annie,' is advertised as having three big claims to recognition; as a story it had made a big hit in the Saturday Evening Post…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

The remarkable comedy and dramatic talents of charming Madge Kennedy find ample scope in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' an intensely thrilling Goldwyn picture shown at the Coronet Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included. In the same programme are the latest Topical Budget, devoted mainly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

A famous film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

Disraeli' the film version of the play which Louis N. Parker wrote should have been here in time to be screened as the Coronet's New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Disraeli,' the film version of the play written by Louis N. Parker. Although the film is largely based on the many-sided career of the great Prime Minister and Peer whose name it bears, the film is not strictly historical and does deviate from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

A film version of the stage play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. It is noted that George Arliss previously appeared in 'The Devil.' Film plot included.

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

Disraeli' the superb film version of the play of that name by Louis N. Parker, which is bring shown at the Coronet all this week. George Arliss was starred in the film.