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: 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: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan breaks into the plumbing business in his latest picture 'Trouble,' while Buster Keaton provides his adventure in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Jackie Coogan is a prime favourite in Hongkong and big houses yesterday followed his adventures with keen interest. Buster Keaton shines with his original brand of humour in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Today is the last showing of 'Trouble' with Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' at the Coronet. Tomorrow attraction will be Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a story adapted from Balzac's 'Duchesse de Lanfaise.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Showing for the last time, today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Tonight at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Macklin […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Star are offering Xmas programme included: 'R.U.R' production, who will give a rendition of 'Scrooge' assisted by a choir of clever boys; Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's Boy'; Buster Keaton's 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-26 - 1923-12-26
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, the Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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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].

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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.