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…

2
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit.' Also showing No.2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.'

3
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Dolores Cassinelli in the most dramatic picture of the year 'The Web of Deceit' 6 parts. Also, the second issue of the Coronet Review.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Mabel Normand in 'Pinto' and Coronet Review. Also Snub comedy and 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6.

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-21
Summary:

Tonight's programme includes 'Snub' Pollard in 'Don't Rock the Boat,' the Coronet Review, and Mabel Normand in 'Pinto,' Goldwyn pictures.

6
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy,' Coronet Review, Snub Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-20 - 1920-12-23
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes' 7 parts. Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in the most successful of hi $100,000 comedies 'Haunted Spooks.' Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's delightful Xmas play, 'The Cinderella Man' by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. The Coronet Review accompanied by the Coronet Jazz Band…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-18 - 1921-02-21
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'A Daughter of Two Worlds,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Special attraction: Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous burlesque on 'Carmen,' 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy, 'A Night at the Show' [sic] featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-16 - 1921-05-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'An Eastern Westerner' (2 reels), Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow' (5 reels) and Coronet Review (2 reels) at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt,' not suitable for children, Snub Pollard in 'Don't Weaken' and Coronet Review at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-13
Summary:

The great Artcraft special 'The Blue Bird' by Maurice Maeterlinck, also Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy tonight at 9 p.m. Price of admission at 80 cents, children half price. Episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' today and tomorrow at The Coronet, Wednesday at The…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13 - 1921-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of 'The Lost City' and comedy for 2 days only. The Kowloon: At 9 p.m., 'The Blue-Bird' in 6 parts, Coronet Review and Vanity Fair Comedy.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and The Shanghai Olympic.

18
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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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…

20
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.