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: 1920-04-26 - 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: 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: 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 - 1923-01-01
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is back again at the Coronet in another United Artists super film, and, believe us, it is a corker! See 'His Majesty, the American.' Usual prices. Sunday, January 7th, by universal request, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday to Wednesday, January 8 to 10…

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

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Also Larry Semon Comedy.

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

Douglas Fairbanks' dramatic comedy for United Artists, 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.'

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

Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday, January 8th, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only, Frank Keenan in 'The Bells' and Ben Turpin Comedy.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Have you seen Doug. Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American' yet? Tomorrow is the last day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Homespun Folks.' Prices: matinee, 60 cents; soiree, $1.00.

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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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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

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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…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

Friday, January 11, D. W. Griffith's mighty historical drama, 'The Birth of a Nation,' with full musical score.