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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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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: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrmann Comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrman comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, matinee each day, Constance Binney in 'Something Different,' adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Henry Lehrman comedy, 'A Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and a Lehrmann Comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow 6 & 9.15, Bebe Daniels in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, last two days of 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman super comedy, 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in '…

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

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, 'The Sign on the Door' with Norma Talmadge. Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Something Different' with Constance Binney and Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady.' Tomorrow, 6 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., your last chance of seeing Bebe Daniels in…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Constance Binney in 'Something Different,' adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill, scenario by Kathryn Stuart. Illustration included.