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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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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only, Monday to Tuesday next, a great program, including 'The 1922 Derby' with slow motion pictures of the finish. Also Blanche Sweet in a tip-top 5-reel comedy, 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in his three-part special $100,000 comedy, 'Now or Never…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Sportsmen come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby! Ladies, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet (Beg pardon, Mrs. Marshall Neilan) in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody, come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in his craziest comedy, 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Sportsmen will be pleased with 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' beautifully filmed by Pathe with retarded motion pictures of the exciting finish! The ladies will enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody will go crazy over Harold Lloyd in his three-reel comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttles Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day' and 'The Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet, is one of the highlights in today's Coronet programme. Another one is Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never.' Another feature which makes the Coronet's new programme one not to be missed is the remarkable film taken of the race…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' Also 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day.' Also 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Captain Cuttle's Derby, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Come and bring your wife and child Harold Lloyd is running wild; when you've seen his 'Now or Never,' you'll admit the kid is clever! Also showing Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, negligee dance. Tickets $1.50 at Moutrie's.