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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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

There are only two British picture houses in the Colony! The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy special, 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Deep Purple.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy's romance, 'Day Dreams' this evening. On the other hand, Coronet Theatre will show 'Deep Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18 - 1922-04-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Goldwyn's 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. The story is written by Cosmo Hamilton. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's latest comedy success, 'Among Those Present,' completes a special comedy programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' and Snub Comedy, etc.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Among Those Present' casting Harold Lloyd. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-28 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Douglas Farbanks [sic] in 'Robin Hood.' Prices: 2.15 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; At 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. The Star: At 5.30 & 9.15, 'In Quest of Happiness,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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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…

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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.

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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.…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

So great was the number of applications for seats to see 'The Birth of a Nation' at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday evening, that four dollars a seat was freely offered.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'