A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet is German Waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson, at them or with them, you have to laugh. Booking Robinson's.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

The programme includes Pathe's Latest British Gazette, 'The Silent Mystery' episode one, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in 'The Law of the Land.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge (Captivating Connie) in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' July 9 and 10 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode three.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

If 'The Outsider' pleases you as much as it pleased us an enjoyable evening awaits you at the Coronet. September 23-25 remarks: Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' 6 parts. Snub Pollard in 'Tough Luck.' Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., The Dolly Sisters…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Tonight, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.' September 18 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. saying it is a enormous success. All records broken except that for 'The Kid.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

Unlike the past, when a comedy was nothing but a mad fight pursued through a thousand feet of film by an infuriated mob, nowadays a comedian has to content himself with just such a situation as any ordinary person might find himself in. Harold Lloyd is a prime example of this new cult of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-16
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man.' The picture conveys the idea of destruction after a typhoon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-18 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man,' and film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'The Revenge of Tarzan,' not a serial.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'A Sailor Made Man,' and film of the Swatow Disaster. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, for one day only, Frank Keenan in the 'Midnight Stage.' Special matinee at 5.45.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre has decided to screen the four-reel Harold Lloyd comedy 'A Sailor-Made Man' for one extra day. The screening of 'The Girl in the Taxi' has been postponed to tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, original cast in 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Showing till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'A Doll's House.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Double Bill,' Robert Warwick in 'An Adventure in Hearts,' and 'A Sailor Made Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre was going to screen 'Uncharted Seas' featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. Today, Coronet management announces the withdrawal of 'Uncharted Seas' which steadily gained popularity over the period of its screening. Griffith's masterpiece 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening D.W. Griffith's film 'The Birth of a Nation.' The film exhibits the events of the American Civil War. Although it was first made some years ago, it is still considered a first-class attraction both in England and America.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…