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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-19 - 1922-03-10
Summary:

As title. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, tickets $2.00 and $1.00, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Allen Holubar's drama starring Dorothy Phillips, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Allen Holubar's drama-eternal, starring Dorothy Phillips, 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre daily next week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' (9 reels; starting immediately after overture). Tickets: $2.00 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, your last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' is an attraction at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' is approaching the Coronet for an attraction today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Tickets $2.00 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell' and Larry…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-20
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers are informed that their only opportunity of seeing 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' during the year 1922 will be at the present times and prices viz; all this week at 5.15 and 9.15 at $2 and $1. The film will not be shown elsewhere in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets: $2.00 and $1.00. Also Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a calico Cinderella dance. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50…