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: 1919-06-06
Summary:

The screening of Ambassador Gerard's famous 'Four Years in Germany' [sic], adapted from his book. The picture is being screened in the City Hall on Saturday and Monday evenings, as the Coronet Theatre accommodation being considered inadequate.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only. Time and price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14
Summary:

My Four Years in Germany' will be played at the Coronet for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

2,800 people came to the Coronet to see 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 2,600 saw 'The Yankee Way.' Up to the present, less than 1,500 have seen 'My Four Years in Germany.' This is not as it should be. When the possibility presented itself of securing this epic of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend large houses witnessed the production of 'My Four Years in Germany' (the experiences of Ambassador J. W. Gerard up to the time of the U. S. entering the war). Film reviews included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

In common with other communities the Chinese of the Colony are showing considerable interest in this splendid film at the Coronet. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and party were present last night and this afternoon the students of some of the schools, including St. Stephen's College and Diocesan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

July 16th, 17th and 20th, 1919, Edna May in 'Salvation Joan' in 7 parts. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's. July 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., 'My Four Years in Germany.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

One does not gild refined gold nor does one paint the lily; then why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture featuring Norma Talmadge, with the cast of 'My Four Years in Germany.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

You have seen Lionel Barrymore as a prince in 'Enemies of Women.' See him now as Boston Blackie, the best-loved crook character in all fiction, in 'The Face in the Fog,' cast includes Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Lionel Barrymore, the star of 'Enemies of Women,' in 'The Face in the Fog' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also Coronet Review, the latest newsreel of the world.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

The Face in the Fog,' has not belied its title, and the story of a crook whose change into a peaceful citizen, and back again to his former life when the circumstances demand it, has appealed to the crowds who make the Coronet their favourite weekend engagement. Lionel Barrymore, who plays…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Looking back over all the big spectacular pictures we have shown at the Coronet and not forgetting 'Hearts of the World,' 'My Four Years in Germany,' 'Intolerance,' 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'The Four Horsemen,'…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women' by Vincente Blasco Ibanez, with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Who are the 'Enemies of Women'?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05 p.m., John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women' in 11 splendid reels. Tonight at 9.30 p.m., under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, 'The Epic of Everest.'

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Headline: Impersonation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – By all means, go to the Coronet to see John Barrymore in 'Enemies of Women.' This polished actor now demonstrates his remarkable ability by giving an almost photographic imitation of his brother Lionel. It couldn't be possible that it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Enemies of Women,' the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories in 11 splendid reels, with Gladys Hulette, Alma Rubens and Lionel Barrymore, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.