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: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…

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Headline: Mickey
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet has provided the opportunity to see Mickey. Mickey may be described as the female 'Charlie Chaplin.' Film Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

Of all the most lovable, hilarious and laughter-making actresses, Mickey (Mabel Normand) is the best. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-03
Summary:

The second performance of 'The Auction Block,' adapted from Rex Beach's social novel, was greeted by another packed house at the Coronet on Saturday night. A detailed review of the film is included. The film is to be repeated tonight and seats can be secured at Robinson's.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

The Auction Block' which proved so popular at the Coronet Theatre a few weeks ago, is to be screened again tonight. It is a Rex Beach production in seven parts and features Rubye De Remer. Commencing of Saturday, partons will have an opportunity of seeing Mae Marsh, the actress who was in D…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19
Summary:

The management of the Coronet claims that in the fourth special programme of their 'Super-season' they are presenting the most attractive picture that has yet been thrown upon a cinema screen in the Colony. The first item is the ever-popular Pathe Gazette, which shows Carpentier just…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

A famous film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

A film version of the stage play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. It is noted that George Arliss previously appeared in 'The Devil.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great Earl of Beaconsfield, was shown for the first time at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Mr. Louis N. Parker, while Mr. George Arliss is in the title role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

Disraeli,' a film version of the stage play of the same name starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Ruling Passion,' in which George Arliss takes the principal role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. It is noted that George Arliss has previous been appeared on the screen in 'Disraeli.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Ruling Passion,' in which George Arliss takes the leading role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time tomorrow. It is noted that George Arliss has previous been appeared on the screen in 'Disraeli' and 'The Devil.' Film synopsis included.