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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be seen at the Coronet in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' 'Suds,' 'Pollyanna,' and 'The Love Light.' 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' will be screened shortly. If you liked Mary in 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' in 'Stella Maris,' in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

All next week, Mary Pickford as 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford as 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-27
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from Frances Hodgson Burnett, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' in 10 reels. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, special Xmas programme: May Allison in 'The Cheater.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

A screen version of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, comes to the Coronet Theatre. The story is written by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' At usual prices. Film poster included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' in 10 reels. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15, Special X'Mas programme, May Allison in 'The Cheater.'