A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-29 - 1919-10-01
Summary:

We are prepared to be judged by any and every Metro picture that we screen, and we challenge comparison with any other brand. Tonight we are showing the greatest of all screen stars incomparable Nazimova in the play that made her famous, 'Revelation.' Although this picture is a super-…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-29 - 1919-09-29
Summary:

Tonight, H. W. Ray presents Nazimova in Metro's super-production deluxe, 'Revelation.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-30 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Enormous and instantaneous success of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

For the second night in succession, 'Revelation' the magnificent Metro production at the Coronet, drew two crowded houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, last three nights of Nazimova in 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-03
Summary:

Quite the best picture play we have seen in Hongkong, 'Revelation.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of Metro's super film, 'Revelation' featuring Nazimova. Do not miss this wonderful production. It is leaving the colony on Monday. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas,' a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-10 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

‘Even better than 'Revelation'' was Saturday night's big audience's verdict on Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate.' Showing tonight at the Coronet at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Grand holiday's matinee, today at 2.15 p.m., the 'Tarzan' story complete in 15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity.' At ordinary prices. This Coronet is also breaking another record by showing three super-production in one day: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Timetable of performances. December 25th to 27th. Thursday, December 25th: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning' and 'The Candy Kid'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.' Friday, December 26th, at 2.30 and 9.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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

2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas.' 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity.' 7.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son.' 9.15 p.m., Henry Kolker in 'The Warning.'

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

A British enterprise claims Britons' support at the greatest British festival. Four shows a day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, January 1st, at 2.30 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas'; at 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-10
Summary:

Last two nights of Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man' at the Coronet. Sunday at 6 p.m., Nazimova in 'Revelation.'