A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation' was a tax upon self-control, but far more wearing upon a director must have been in the preparation of the spectacle 'Intolerance' which, at the Coronet Theatre promises to be the sensation of the season. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-24
Summary:

A glimpse of Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'High and Dizzy' and another good picture starring Mae Marsh, 'The Beloved Traitor' are showing today and tomorrow in Coronet Theatre. Noted that Miss Marsh made her fame in Griffith's great picture 'The Birth of a Nation.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Holiday Time Table. The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25 at 6 and 9.15, December 26, 27 and 28 at 2.30 and 7.15; Louise Glaum in The Leopard Woman, December 26, 27 and 28 at 5.15 and 9.15, December 29 at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15; Nazimova in The Brat, December 30, 31 at 2.30, 5.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances tonight, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the first Realart picture to be shown in Hongkong, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

Who Was 'The Woman in Room 13'? Tomorrow's matinee: '39 East.' Monday to Wednesday next, May Allison in 'Fair & Warmer' and then 'The Kid' is coming back.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13,' and 'The Punch of the Irish.' Sunday Matinee: '39 East.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-07 - 1922-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman in Room 13' and 'The Punch of the Irish.' Sunday matinee, '39 East.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.