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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elsie Janis, come and see her tonight in 'Nearly a Lady.' Don't forget Mack Sennet's [sic] Bathing Girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' June 16 and 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-18
Summary:

Elaine Janis, one of the most versatile of cinema stars, has an appropriate role to fill in 'Nearly a Lady,' now being screened at the Coronet. Film synopsis included. A very fine comedy which follows this production is 'A Bedroom Blunder,' when Mack Sennett's group of…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: Everywoman
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-24 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Violet Heming, Wanda Hawley, Bebe Daniels and one hundred of the most beautiful women in the world take part in 'Everywoman.' July 24-25 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 29 Remarks: Tonight and tomorrow at all…

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Headline: Everywoman
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Violet Heming, Wanda Hawley and Bebe Daniels in 'Everywoman.' July 27 Remarks: Jesse L. Lasky presents 'Everywoman,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-27 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'A Romance of Happy Valley.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Everywoman' is currently screening in the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'A Romance of Happy Valley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?' July 9 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-28
Summary:

A review and in-depth discussion of the film 'Everywoman,' which was screened in Coronet Theatre. The film was starred by Violet Heming, Bebe Daniels and Wanda Hawley.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Everywoman,' starring Violet Heming, Bebe Daniels and Wanda Hawley. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Everywoman.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Should a Woman Tell?' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day.' Also 'That Girl Montana.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband,' Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never,' and Captain Cuttle's Derby. August 5 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre -…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never' and 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' August 5 Remarks: Tomorrow…