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: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Also the fine Fox comedy 'Her Father's Station' and Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Starting tonight at Coronet at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Also Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521, 'Teddy at the Throttle' and Smith and Jackson, at them or with them--you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's.

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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: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, the first-class attractions in one bill, Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Please,' Mabel Normand in five delicious reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs' and Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-23 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 623; 3. Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs'; 4. Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Pleasure.' Illustration included.

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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: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; 3. 'Lonesome Luke, Bartender,' Rolin comedy; 4. Lillian Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' Also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. continuous pictures at the Coronet. Come in when you like, stay as long as you like. Admission 40 cents. The programme includes: Pathe's latest British Gazette; 'The Silent Mystery' episode one; Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Today from 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather,' Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Pair of Silk Stockings,' 'Birds of a Feather,' Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode 3. Continuous performance at 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Also 'For the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-23
Summary:

Entertainment value -- 100%. A fine story that keeps you guessing right until the big finale; a beautiful setting plus Metro photograph; an all-star cast headed by a girl who is popular everywhere. This is 'The Outsider' featuring Emmy Wehlen. Other items in the programme are ‘Snub…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Tough Luck' and Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 2.30 p.m., the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen, by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-24 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Tough Luck' and Pathe's British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., the Dolly Sister in 'The Million Dollar Dollies,' 5 acts of romance and beauty.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-08
Summary:

Another triumph for the Little House, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, 'Bumping into Broadway.' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in the 6-reel comedy, 'His Bonded Wife.' Also Pathe's British Gazette. Tonight till Saturday at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Price details and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

M. Simon, a Pathe camera expert, is arriving in Hongkong today on the s.s. Chenan under engagement to Hongkong Amusements Ld. He has made quite a number of reel pictures of current happenings, industrial activities, etc., in Shanghai. It is Mr Ray's intention to film events in Canton and…

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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: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

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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…