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: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High & Dizzy,' and Mable Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower and the North.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Blackmail' on Sunday. Next week, Coronet will be screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,''Heart of the North' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'House of the Tolling Bell' [sic], 'By the Sad Sea Waves.' Carnival on Tuesday. January 23 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.' Another big attraction is 'Flower of the North' which is based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. Beautiful sceneries and a rugged tale of romance are the highlights of the movie.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. The film exhibits scenes from the mountains of Northern Oregon. Concurrently with 'Flower of the North,' the Coronet management is screening Charlie Chaplin'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: Thurs. & Fri. Jan 25 & 26, 'The Furnace.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower of the North.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Silas Marner.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light.' Illustration included. Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'The Best of Luck.' Star: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The period is that of Mexican California about a hundred years ago. Quality performance from Mr. Fairbanks makes the film an absolute treat to watch. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

Tonight till Friday for one full week, United Artists presents Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks who plays a dual role in the movie. The film is set in old California when it was under the Mexican government and a colony of Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

For one day more, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mollycoddle' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is on the order of Mr. Fairbanks' 'Mark of Zorro' and is in the nature of a joyous interlude.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Doughas [sic] Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zoro' [sic].

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…