A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-24
Summary:

A glimpse of Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'High and Dizzy' and another good picture starring Mae Marsh, 'The Beloved Traitor' are showing today and tomorrow in Coronet Theatre. Noted that Miss Marsh made her fame in Griffith's great picture 'The Birth of a Nation.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-01
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter plays the leading role in 'A Cumberland Romance,' the latest Realart picture which comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-01 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Don't Change Your Husband.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15. Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Negligee dance. Tickets $1.00 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-03 - 1922-05-03
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'A Cumberland Romance.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, 'One Hour Before Dawn.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big spectacular film, 'The Birth of a Nation' will commence at the Coronet tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith's big picture, broke all record for attendance at the Coronet over the weekend. The acting of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall in the main role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19