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…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

3
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-11 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Law of the Great Northwest' 5 parts. Harold Lloyd in his very latest comedy 'His Only Father.' Pathe news. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight, Nazimova in the triumph of her screen career 'Out of the Fog.' May 17 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 5 and 6.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy 'A Pair of Cupids,' 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

What constitutes virtue in a man? May 28-29 remarks: The greatest melodrama of the year 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts, 'Jerry's Red Hot Trail' and 'Appletime in Evangeline's Land.' May 31 remarks: 'Aladdin.' May 31 remarks: 'Elmo the Mighty…

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-08 - 1920-06-12
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 11 and 12. June 12 remarks: Geraldine Farrar in 'Joan the Woman.'

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today, Cecil B. DeMille presents 'Joan the Woman' in 7 parts. June 14 and 15 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

11
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.

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Today, Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., H. B. Warner and Dorothy Dalton in 'The Raiders.' June 21 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-24 - 1920-06-25
Summary:

Today, Marguerite Clark in 'The Fortunes of Fifi.' Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

15
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre was going to screen 'Uncharted Seas' featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. Today, Coronet management announces the withdrawal of 'Uncharted Seas' which steadily gained popularity over the period of its screening. Griffith's masterpiece 'The…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening D.W. Griffith's film 'The Birth of a Nation.' The film exhibits the events of the American Civil War. Although it was first made some years ago, it is still considered a first-class attraction both in England and America.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Griffith's big production 'The Birth of a Nation' featuring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall will be a screened at Coronet Theatre today for its first showing in Hongkong. The setting is of America during the period between 1860 and 1870.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices, 2.30 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. Illustration included.