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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway,' and British Gazette. First class dance floor and tip top orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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

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

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
Summary:

The comedy week programme comes to an end in Coronet Theatre. The Theatre will now be screening from Monday to Thursday, a splendid drama 'The Woman and the Puppet' starring Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen. The drama was shot in Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-03 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-03
Summary:

The new picture showing at the Coronet Theatre entitled 'The Woman and the Puppet,' starring Geraldine Farrar. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-03 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Woman of Pleasure' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Negligee Dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Woman and the Puppet featuring Geraldine Farrar has been specially selected and includes 'The Gondoliers' and 'Carmen.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Negligee dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband,' Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist,' and Gazette. July 5 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre is showing Gazette. July…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Jammy [sic] Aubrey in 'The Tourist.' Also Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' 'Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' July 7 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre is showing Gazette. July 8 Remarks…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-08 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' Sunday and Monday, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Black Beauty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet.'