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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

By special request 'De Luxe Annie' is to be repeated tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Friday will be the last performance of 'Dodging a Million.' On Tuesday next, 'The Better ‘Ole' will be shown. It was produced in England, and written by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03
Summary:

The enterprising Coronet management has secured a British photoplay and this popular little theatre will be filled tonight, for the picture is no other than 'The Better ‘Ole,' adapted from the play which had such a successful run at the Oxford Theatre in London and which in turn had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-05
Summary:

On Friday at 11 a.m., a special gala performance will be given to the great British picture 'The Better ‘ole' at the Coronet Theatre. Fifty percent of the proceeds are to be devoted to a fund to be announced.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-06
Summary:

Tuesday saw the commencement of the world renowned play by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather and Captain Arthur Eliot entitled 'The Better ‘Ole.' This film has the distinction of not only eclipsing all English records for a photoplay, but also of having made more money for the Strand Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor was present at the Coronet Theatre yesterday morning when 'The Better ‘Ole' was screened. His Excellency expressed himself as well-pleased with the picture. The children of the Garrison School were invited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07
Summary:

Bairnsfather's 'The Better Ole' is to be screened again tonight. It is advised to book seats, as latecomers are being turned away from full houses. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13
Summary:

Male and Female,' the film version of James Barrie's play 'The Admirable Crichton,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-14
Summary:

Keen disappointment was felt yesterday evening when the Coronet Theatre management announced that, owing to the dislocation of the mails in consequence of the seamen's strike; it was found impossible at the last moment to screen 'Male and Female,' the film version of James Barrie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-14
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount-Artcraft's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. It is noted that the film begins a new series of 'super' features presented by the Hongkong Amusements Ltd. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Male and Female,' the film version of Sir James Barrie's 'Admirable Crichton,' and a 9-reel Paramount production, continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre.

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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: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

More than a thousand people saw Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty the American' at the Coronet Theatre during New Year's Day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

His Majesty the American,' with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Much has been expected of the film, for it is the first production to be released by filmdom's 'Big Four' – the United Artists Corporation, of which Mary…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…