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: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

August 1, 2 and 3, 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' 5.15 p.m., 'The Lily of Poverty Flat.' 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes I and II. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' At 2.15 p.m., special children's matinee of 'Intolerance.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Three Weeks.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

The most gorgeous and magnificent film ever seen, 'Intolerance,' which owing to its great success here, the management of the Coronet have persuaded Mr. Marshall Sanderson to screen for two nights more. There will also be a special children's matinee at 2.15 p.m. today, at which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Today, at 2.15 p.m., 'Intolerance.' Soldiers, sailors and families $1.00. At 5.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Lamb.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. At 9.15 p.m., 'Intolerance' (last performance).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

August 15 and 16 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., August 17 at 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' Prices: $1.50 and 75 cents. Booking at Robinson's. August 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

We have now made arrangements to purchase the rights of the big pictures that we show, instead of playing them on percentage as heretofore. This means that, with the wholehearted support of cinemagoers, we can show any picture whatsoever at $1.50 per seat at the Coronet; or at $2 at the Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; what D. W. Griffith is among film producers: the Coronet has had the greatest privilege of showing his two masterpieces, 'Intoleraece' and 'Hearts of the World,' the two picture plays that are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the Xmas season, Dorophy Philps [sic] in 'The Heart of Humanity,' second only to 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Henri [sic] Krauss in Pathe's supreme picturisation of Victory Hugo's immortal story, 'Les…

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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: 1921-02-11
Summary:

Miss Constance Talmadge's performance in 'A Temperamental Wife' showing at the Coronet until Sunday next. An interesting Gazette showing happenings at home, together with a very laughable Snub Pollard comedy entitled 'Raise the Rent' is included in the Coronet programme…

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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: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette. March 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Help Wanted - Male' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Pirate Gold' is the current attraction in Coronet Theatre, with Harold Lloyd Comedy 'His Royal Slyness' and an interesting topical gazette complete an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5, and at 9.15 p.m., Palermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…