A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 1923-11-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

David W. Griffith's masterful motion picture elaboration of 'Way Down East' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Again, as in the case of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Griffith has turned to a success of the stage for his material. When Lottie Blair Parker and Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Those who see Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' his newest National attraction, at the Coronet Theatre this week, probably never will forget the courtroom scene. Film synopsis included. There are only two brief subtitles during his recital, which occupies about ten minutes of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan is always welcome at the Coronet. Today in his latest film 'Trouble,' he will be received with special pleasure. Film plot included. The second picture is Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The film is quite the best comedy yet turned out by the sad-faced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Although Jackie Coogan is the featured attraction on the Coronet bill this week, it is no disparagement to him to say that this is only one of several big hits in the programme. For instance, we know a good many people who will leave the theatre thinking of nothing else but Buster Keaton. He is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton, per media of the Coronet screen, continue to delight film fans in town. Jackie appears in 'Trouble.' Buster Keaton is becoming most familiar here, and advance reports were quite correct in announcing 'The Boat' as his best to date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Everybody's in trouble at the Coronet Theatre just now. First, there's little Jackie Coogan. Then Buster Keaton, who has turned his hand to boat-building. 'Trouble' and 'The Boat' are widely dissimilar in type, but they are both chock full of humour, and should not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' appear for the last time today at the Coronet. A splendid programme of films has been arranged to follow. The feature will be 'Are You a Failure,' a picture with a very novel story. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy take the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Upon the conclusion of the run of 'Are You a Failure?' the comedy now showing at the Coronet, Griffith's greatest spectacular film 'The Birth of a Nation' is due. Film plot included. A superlative cast includes Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The picture that made D. W. Griffith's name, 'The Birth of a Nation' commences its showing at the Coronet today. The acting is marked by that sincerity which the big producer always insists upon. Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall take the main parts. The film which was made some…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
Summary:

The Birth of a Nation,' presented last night at the Coronet, lives up to all the good things that have been said about it. To make the historical event interesting, it has been necessary to include a little romantic interest. This is most adequately presented by Lillian Gish and Henry B.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Crowded houses have welcomed D. W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation' at the Coronet. Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall are the stars. As a representation of history, 'The Birth of a Nation' is unparalleled in movie annals. There is also a charming love story, treated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

Griffith's big picture, 'The Birth of a Nation,' has met with much popular approval during its run here. The work of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall stands out as amongst the finest ever seen here. The next Coronet attraction is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

Flaming Youth' is the arresting title of the picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction. The picture does not belie its name. First, there is the very interesting story adapted from a successful novel; then there is the notably fine action of a cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10
Summary:

Yesterday was a general holiday, but this fact cannot be wholly held for the record houses which greeted the First National feature film, 'Flaming Youth,' in the Coronet Theatre at all performances. Undoubtedly, many people must have been attracted by the fame which has gone before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Jealous wives with susceptible husbands should boycott the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, for the feature attraction now showing there includes such very, very pretty girls that – but perhaps it is alright since the prettiest among them eventually gets married. She is a wealthy young…