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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-10
Summary:

At The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' At The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday for three days only at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-11 - 1923-05-14
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 3 days only at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.15, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., last three nights of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: Tonight till Wed. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous Hours.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, tomorrow and Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last 3 nights of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film sensational, 'Dangerous Hours.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' for two days. The final screening will take place on Wednesday evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-16
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' for the last time tonight. The picture aptly exhibits the horrors of the Great War.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Friday, June 29 at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, for one day only, 'The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the Coronet has been decided to screen 'The Four Horsemen' again.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

On Friday, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Four Horsemen' again. The full orchestra will play special music during the showing of the picture.