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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'Eye for Eye.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First.' Also latest from home in the Coronet review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2. November 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Pals First' and Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Dustin Farnum in 'The Light of Western Stars.' Also October home news in the Coronet review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4. November 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Light of Western Stars' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Brand' in 7 parts by Rex Beach. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-13 - 1920-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Law of Compensation' in 8 reels. Also 'The Summer Girls' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., for three nights only, 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 7, 8 and 9.

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-20 - 1920-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Other Men's Shoes' in 7 parts. Also Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today, at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest,' in 6 reels, Topical Budget around the town. Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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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: 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…

16
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].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05