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: 1921-02-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford's picture, 'Daddy Long Legs,' will commences at the Coronet today. The story is written by Jean Webster, and the story plot is comprehensively restated in the newspaper article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

By permission of Commodore W. Bowden Smith, a cinema performance was arranged in the Naval Yard on Friday, by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Tamar in aid of the dependents of those lost in H. M. Submarine K 5. Mr. H. W. Ray of the 'Coronet' who is always ready to assist…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and presenting Wesley Barry, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Apart from 'Dinty,' Wesley Barry is famous for his acting in 'Daddy Long Legs,' 'Go and Get It,' and other First…

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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: 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: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…