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: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the little house will present one after another, ten tip-top programmes. Tonight till Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' If you liked Mary in 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' you will love her in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Friday next,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-14 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today at all shows, last performances of 'Heart o' the Hills' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in his first comedy of feature-length, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also 'The Swatow Disaster' special film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-15
Summary:

Tonight's the night, Harold Lloyd in his first comedy of feature-length, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also showing special film of 'The Swatow Disaster.' Slightly increased prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Mary Pickford in her best picture, 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

Children wearing Harold Lloyd spectacles will be admitted at 2.30 today free to see Harold Lloyd in his first full-length comedy, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' drew big audiences to the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Besides, Irene Castle, world-famous as a dancer, swimmer, and Society entertainer, has returned to the screen after a lapse of two years in 'The Firing Line.' The film will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Enormous success of Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor-Made Man' at the Coronet. All records broken except that for 'The Kid.' Four packed houses on Saturday, at the Coronet, laughed their appreciation of Harold Lloyd's smile-a-minute four-reel comedy, 'A Sailor-Made Man.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also film of 'The Swatow Disaster.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan.' Not a serial.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-19
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, we are screening 'A Sailor-Made Man' with Harold Lloyd for one more night. It is impossible for us to run it any longer as other films have been booked, so will all who have not yet seen it. Please turn up tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also film of 'The Swatow Disaster.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15 only, for one day only, Frank Keenan in 'The Midnight Stage.' Special matinee at 5.45.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'A Sailor Made Man' is still an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. However, it will have to give place to 'The Girl in the Taxi' tomorrow. Besides, at the Star Theatre, Charles Ray's 'Greased Lightning' will be shown from tonight till…

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Headline: Hongkong's Two
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, original cast in 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor-Made Man.'

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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: 1922-12-11
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy' comes to the Coronet Theatre today. He is the one shown his doughty deeds in 'The Sailor-made Man.' Film synopsis included.

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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: 1923-04-10 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, double bill, Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts' and 'A Sailor-Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, double bill, Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts' and 'A Sailor-Made Man.'