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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today, 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 only, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04
Summary:

A Branded Woman' comes to the Coronet Theatre. The leading role is filled by Norma Talmadge and the production is a First National feature. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-05
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-06
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Wedding of Princess Mary' and Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06 - 1922-05-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' and 'The Wedding of Princess Mary.' Tomorrow, Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.' Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth.' Tomorrow and Monday, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy in 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' and 'The Wedding of Princess Mary.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon 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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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: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

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

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' Metro's superb presentation of this world-famous classic.