A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennet's [sic] bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Nearly a Lady…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Also Billy West in 'The Hobo.' Popular prices. At 7.15 p.m., Pathe presents George B. Seitz and Margaret [sic] Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged.' October 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also 'Around the Town' and Lloyd Comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Faith of the Strong' in 6 parts. Also 'Any Old Port' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

October 18th to 19th, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'A Modern Musketeer.' Also Ladies First and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6. October 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'A Modern Musketeer' only. October 19 Remarks:…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.'Also Coronet Review and Snub Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6. October 21 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the autumn super-season programmes, ‘Snub' Pollard in '…

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Madge Kennedy in 'Strictly Confidential.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, another super-programme, Blanche Sweet in 'The Deadlier Sex.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. October 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Deadlier Sex,' featuring Blanche Sweet and Mahlon Hamilton.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-02 - 1920-11-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Metro presents Mabel Taliaferro in 'The Snowbird' in 6 parts. Also Christy [sic] Comedy and Pathe News. At 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.' Popular prices.

13
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.…

14
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big spectacular film, 'The Birth of a Nation' will commence at the Coronet tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith's big picture, broke all record for attendance at the Coronet over the weekend. The acting of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall in the main role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].