A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 24 Remarks: Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Les Miserables.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-20
Summary:

A Day's Pleasure,' and 'Upstairs' is funning in the enjoyable programme at the Coronet. Film reviews included. In addition, Georges Carpentier illustrates in 'The Gazette' his knockout blow to Beckett. The programme will be repeated tonight.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-02 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, under the distinguished patronage of the public of Hongkong, a man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-03 - 1921-06-03
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Madge Kenney in 'Leave It to Susan.' Also 'Jiggs and the Social Lion' in two reels, a fine Gazette and Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-20
Summary:

Kowloon had nothing to complain of Saturday night's show provided by Hongkong Amusements, Ld. [sic] At the Coronet Theatre, a big picture entitled 'The Last of his Race' was screened. Also, the inimitable Harold Lloyd shall conclude the programme with 'Get In and Get Under.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

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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: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in new comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, your last chance of seeing, Dorothy Dalton in 'Extravagance.' Also a good comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: last day of all-comedy programme. Kowloon Theatre: Friday to Sunday at 9.15, matinee Saturday and Sunday, attraction extraordinary, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-05
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 5.45 and 9 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband' and Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist.' Also Gazette.