A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that they have secured the most stirring picture thrown upon the screen, the official film showing the last scenes of the great World War. This magnificent picture is over four thousand feet in length. It commences fitly…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, to accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme, featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film, bringing events down to November 22nd, 1918. 8,000 feet of first-class…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, the Coronet Theatre provided screening of 'The Bungalow Bungle,' Charlie Chaplin's 'Shanghaied,' Max Linder and his adventures, war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-13 - 1919-06-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the picture that is sheer delight at the little house that shows the big pictures in other words, 'Mickey' at the Coronet. Humour, pathos, love, adventure – they are all in this fine picture; and Mabel Normand is 'Mickey,' the most delightful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Semnet's [sic] masterpiece, 'Mickey' featuring Mabel Normand. Prices for both performances: $1.00 and 6 cents. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26
Summary:

Last night 'Mickey' a 7-part film by Mack Sennett was screened at the Coronet. It is a wonderfully entertaining film, mostly amusing because of the escapades of Mickey, played by Mabel Normand.

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Headline: Mickey'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

Mickey' at the Coronet, is showing up till Sunday inclusive.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' in 7 parts. Matinee 80 cents and 40 cents, Soiree $1.50 and 80 cents. January 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. A Goldwyn production, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. January 23 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 2 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Better 'ole' featuring…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15, first two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial, 'The Circus King' featuring Eddie Polo. The only new serial film at present in Hongkong. February 9 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘ole.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennet's [sic] bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14. June 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Nearly a Lady…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05 - 1920-07-08
Summary:

Continuous performance, 11 a.m. to 4.45 p.m. and 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (booked seats). Goldwyn presents Will Rogers in 'Jubilo.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode two, Young Mr. Jazz and British Gazette. July 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Jubilo' only. July 8…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Headline: Boys
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

I'll be at the Coronet on Monday in 'Penrod.' How about it? Your 'Freckles.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost. Monday, December 24 (Xmas Eve), Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' Friday, December 29th, Constance Talmadge in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…