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: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

The highest water-mark in the art of dramatic expression has been attained by Frank Keenan in the series of dramatic photoplays in which he features. Of this list of successes must be mentioned 'The Master Man,' the portrayal of which character calls for the best he is able to give of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-01 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Change Your Husband.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-01 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Change Your Husband.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-01 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Change Your Husband.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15. Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Negligee Dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, negligee dance. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-02
Summary:

A Cumberland Romance,' a Realart's latest Mary Miles Minter picture, is going to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-02
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter plays the leading role in the Realart picture 'A Cumberland Romance,' which will be screened this evening at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Negligee dance. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-03 - 1922-05-03
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.15 and 9.15, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-03 - 1922-05-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-03 - 1922-05-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

On Sunday, October 14th, 'The Prisoner of Zenda' at the Coronet. October 19 Remarks: Last two nights of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Sunday only, 'The Kentucky Derby.'

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby,' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…