A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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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: 1920-11-20 - 1920-11-20
Summary:

As title.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

Heralded by critics as the most tremendous screen production of the year, 'The Miracle Man' comes to Coronet Theatre today, and is to be screened for one week only. The review from the Philadelphia North American was included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-01
Summary:

Capacity house continued at the Coronet Theatre where the sensational picture play 'The Miracle Man' is being shown all this week. The leading roles are played by Thomas Meighan and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Monday at 2.30 p.m., 5 sharp, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, ring up 1743 now and book, Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks' and Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's The Cinderella Man by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. Also the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-11
Summary:

Miss Constance Talmadge's performance in 'A Temperamental Wife' showing at the Coronet until Sunday next. An interesting Gazette showing happenings at home, together with a very laughable Snub Pollard comedy entitled 'Raise the Rent' is included in the Coronet programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Tonight, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette. March 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Help Wanted - Male' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-14
Summary:

Pirate Gold' is the current attraction in Coronet Theatre, with Harold Lloyd Comedy 'His Royal Slyness' and an interesting topical gazette complete an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-24
Summary:

The Thunderbolt' is the title of the photoplay starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan (of 'Miracle Man' fame), which was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included. In addition, a Snub Pollard comedy 'Don't Weaken' is also shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-20 - 1921-06-20
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Get Out and Get Under,' and Mitchell Lewis in 'The Last of His People' at the Coronet. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man' at the Kowloon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan' episodes 6, and 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5, and at 9.15 p.m., Palermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday. It may be difficult to believe it but this is Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good' in 6 parts. Pierrot dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special pierrot dance. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.