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: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Thursday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' Sunday only, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.' Kowloon Theatre: Monday & Wednesday, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' 6 parts. Pierrot Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' in 6 parts. Pierrot Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National super attraction. Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Music at all performances. Timetable for week March 19th to 26th. The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum'; Tuesday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday. It may be difficult to believe it but this is Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good' in 6 parts. Pierrot dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Special Pierrot Dance. Best floor in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special pierrot dance. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-22 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good,' Rolin Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.