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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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: 1922-12-25
Summary:

A screen version of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, comes to the Coronet Theatre. The story is written by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-28
Summary:

It is announced that Mary Pickford is to charter a liner and make a tour of the Far East with her husband, the genial Douglas Fairbanks. She has given us with her film version of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Filmdom's latest fashion is the dual role. Mary Pickford fell victim to it with 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' and now Charlie Chaplin has allotted himself two parts in 'The Idle Class.' 'The Idle Class' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Patrons of the Star will have the opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks in his lighter vein, as distinct from the big productions he has made recently when 'When the Clouds Roll By' is presented in Kowloon. The story of this picture is an unusually amazing one. The film is an…

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

Mary Pickford is always a welcome visitor, and her announced appearance at the Star tonight in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' makes pleasant reading. She must be commended for one virtue before all others, she invariably chooses appropriate plays. Reports of exhibitors all state that their…

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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: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' is a strong film attraction at the Star. A special attraction for the three nights beginning Monday will be the Forbes Russell Comedy Company in a selection for their repertoire: 'Paddy the Next Best Thing,' 'Secrets,' and…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' appear for the last time today at the Coronet. A splendid programme of films has been arranged to follow. The feature will be 'Are You a Failure,' a picture with a very novel story. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy take the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Upon the conclusion of the run of 'Are You a Failure?' the comedy now showing at the Coronet, Griffith's greatest spectacular film 'The Birth of a Nation' is due. Film plot included. A superlative cast includes Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The picture that made D. W. Griffith's name, 'The Birth of a Nation' commences its showing at the Coronet today. The acting is marked by that sincerity which the big producer always insists upon. Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall take the main parts. The film which was made some…