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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Lost City' episodes 9, 10 and 11. Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Coronet Review. The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' and 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22 - 1921-06-22
Summary:

Queues half a mile long were observable everywhere where this film was shown! It is 'Alf's Button.' Leslie Henson as Alf and Alma Taylor as the girl. Showing tonight and tomorrow at the Kowloon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Coronet. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

A very large audience thoroughly enjoyed a splendid programme at Kowloon Theatre. The chief attraction was 'Alf's Button,' an entertainment picture portraying well-known favourites including Leslie Henson and Alma Taylor. The film will be shown at the Coronet on the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button' and the Shanghai Olympic. The Kowloon: At 9.15, Molly [sic] King in 'Women Men Forget.'

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-24 - 1921-06-25
Summary:

At the Coronet, 'Alf's Button.' At the Kowloon, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.' June 25 Remarks: The Coronet also showing 'The Shanghai Olympic.'

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Headline: Alf's Button
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-04 - 1921-07-04
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of The Coronet is screening for positively one day only on Thursday, July 4th at all performances, Hepworth's splendid British comedy, 'Alf's Button.' Booking now open. Phone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-05
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of the Coronet are screening for positively one day only, on Thursday, July 7th, at all performances, Hepworth's splendid British comedy, 'Alf's Button.' Booking now open. Phone 1743.

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

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Alf's Button' is showing today for positively one day only. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight's picture, 'Godless Men.' Revised prices at Kowloon Theatre. Reserved seats, 60 cents at 5.30, $1.00 at 9.15; unreserved, 40 cents at 5.30, 60 cents at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-07 - 1921-07-07
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'Daredevil Jack.' The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Alf's Button.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Godless Men.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Films that are torn, scratched, patched, oil-stained and out-of-date; Gazettes that are three to six months old; comedies that have nothing but their vulgarity to recommend them; projection as it was understood in 1913; music that is noise rather than melody--you will find none of these things…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Passers-By' is a British story, by a British producer, and the scene is laid in London. It will please a British audience more than any film that has been shown at the Coronet since 'Alf's Button' and will certainly take rank as a screen masterpiece with 'The Miracle Man…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' will be presented. At 2.30 & 5.15, Mabel Normand in 'Peck's Bad Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30 - 1921-09-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Alf's Button' will be presented. At 2.30 and 5.15, Mabel Normand in 'Peck's Bad Girl.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The Interport Swimmers were the guests of the Coronet last evening when all of them were present. 'Alf's Button,' a picture that has not been shown in Shanghai, was screened.