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: 1921-05-30 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City,' (episodes 1 & 2), Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' at 7.30, 5.15 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

Including the V. R. C. Athletic Sports, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' and the opening episodes of the great wild animal serial, 'The Lost City.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-06 - 1921-06-09
Summary:

Episodes 3, 4 & 5 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Pollard in 'You're Pinched' and Cornet Review.

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

The weekend at the Coronet Theatre has witnessed a fine film in 'Leave it to Susan,' whilst the other items which went to make up the programme were all up to the high Coronet standard. Beginning today, the second part of the sensational film 'The Lost City' is being screened…

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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…

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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.

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

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Maeterlinck's masterpiece 'The Blue Bird,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe Review. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, episodes 6, 7 & 8 of 'The Lost City,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-21 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, episodes 9, 10 & 11 of 'The Lost City.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28 - 1921-06-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.' The Kowloon: At 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-29 - 1921-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game' (5 parts) and 'Dollars and Sense' (2 parts).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-30 - 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, final episodes of 'The Lost City' and The Australians' Opening Match in England. The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Jane Cowl in 'The Spreading Dawn' (6 parts), Snub Pollard Comedy and Mexican Scenic Film.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screening of 'The Three Musketeers' at the Coronet Theatre is postponed and for today only 'Alf's Button,' the British comedy will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-28
Summary:

The screening of 'The Three Musketeers' is postponed at the Coronet Theatre this week. Today and tomorrow, 'The White Rider' is being shown at the Coronet and 'The Fatal Marriage' is promised for Thursday and Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers.' December 18 Remarks: Adapted by Edward Knoblock. Directed by Fred Niblo. Photographed by Arthur Edeson. Film plot and illustration included. December 23 Remarks: Last two nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight & Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.' December 19 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Dollar Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers' all this week. Featuring Douglas Fairbanks, the story was adapted for the screen by English dramatist, Edward Knoblock. The action-packed film's cast includes a cast of 118 people…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Dance with music by our own Jazz Band.