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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

All comedy programme: 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure,' 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme including Charlie Chaplin in two of his million-dollar comedies, 'A Dog's Life' and 'A Day's Pleasure.' Also Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies, 'Luke's Honeymoon.' Popular prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

October 11-13, tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, 'A Dog's Life,' 'A Day's Pleasure' and 'Luke's Honeymoon.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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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: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Beginning Monday, November 27th, the greatest novel of all time, 'The Three Musketeers' featuring Douglas Fairbanks.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

This newest of Douglas Fairbanks' productions, 'The Three Musketeers,' is truly a picture for everyone. From it, the young can learn frankness, kindness, valour and generosity. The old can find forgetfulness of trouble and taste its antidote for sorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24 - 1922-11-24
Summary:

United Artists Film Corporation presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' in 12 reels. $2 at the Coronet. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

Owing to delay in transmission, the opening date of 'The Three Musketeers' has been postponed. On Monday, in response to many requests, we are screening again for one day only, England's greatest comedy, 'Alf's Button,'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted for the screen by Mr. Edward Knoblock, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. It is noted that Douglas Fairbanks always impresses one as a modern d'Artagnan.