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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' with an all-star cast in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 18 & 20 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday for 3 nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday Matinee), Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 4th and 5th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 24 Remarks: On page…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only! 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby,' 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 4 and 5 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 27 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Gaby' only…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 6 and 7 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 1 & 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production, 'A Voice in the Dark.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' and Snub Pollard Comedies. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' epis. 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse,' 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 & 24 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Forbidden Valley' with May McAvoy and Bruce Gorden. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' epis. 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 29 & May 1 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman,' epis. 16 & 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'The Floor Below' only. Mabel Normand is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman,' and 1st epi. of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 & 15 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace…

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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: 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.…

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

Griffith's big production 'The Birth of a Nation' featuring Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall will be a screened at Coronet Theatre today for its first showing in Hongkong. The setting is of America during the period between 1860 and 1870.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices, 2.30 p.m., $1.2 & 60 cents; 5.15 & 9.15, $2 & $1. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

So great was the number of applications for seats to see 'The Birth of a Nation' at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday evening, that four dollars a seat was freely offered.