A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-17
Summary:

Magnetic Elsie Janis in her own delightful production, 'Nearly a Lady,' a novel combination of wild west and high society, of love and many kinds of sport. An idea picture for a summer's evening. And Mack Sennett's bathing girls supporting Charles Murray in 'A Bedroom…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

The picture programme includes, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady' and Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' The Coronet orchestra will be in attendance. Refreshments of the best quality will be served at cost price: iced mineral waters, tea or coffee, ice…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' in 6 parts. Pierrot Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National super attraction. Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Music at all performances. Timetable for week March 19th to 26th. The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum'; Tuesday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday. It may be difficult to believe it but this is Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good' in 6 parts. Pierrot dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special pierrot dance. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good.' Also Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-23 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Go and Get It.' Kowloon Theatre: Tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' Russian dancers and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-23 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Go and Get It.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Also Russian dancers and Topical Budget.