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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.' September 18 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. saying it is a enormous success. All records broken except that for 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Unlike the past, when a comedy was nothing but a mad fight pursued through a thousand feet of film by an infuriated mob, nowadays a comedian has to content himself with just such a situation as any ordinary person might find himself in. Harold Lloyd is a prime example of this new cult of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man.' The picture conveys the idea of destruction after a typhoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-19
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' for one extra day. The screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi' has been postponed to tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Showing till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

On Sunday, October 14th, 'The Prisoner of Zenda' at the Coronet. October 19 Remarks: Last two nights of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Sunday only, 'The Kentucky Derby.'

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Last night, Coronet Theatre presented a Metro Pictures production entitled 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The film was directed by Rux [sic] Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Hearts are Trumps' this week. The film exhibits some spectacular scenes like the one from the Royal Academy and a view of an avalanche. The film features Alice Torry [sic] of 'Prisoner of Zenda' and is directed by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Thur. Nov. 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' an United Artists production. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Grand: 'Little Lord…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre was going to screen 'Uncharted Seas' featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. Today, Coronet management announces the withdrawal of 'Uncharted Seas' which steadily gained popularity over the period of its screening. Griffith's masterpiece 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening D.W. Griffith's film 'The Birth of a Nation.' The film exhibits the events of the American Civil War. Although it was first made some years ago, it is still considered a first-class attraction both in England and America.