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: 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: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

For 6 nights from Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess and Gladys Hulette in 'Tol'able David.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess will be the star feature at the Coronet tonight in 'Tol'able David.' The story originally appeared under Joseph Hergesheimer's signature in the Saturday Evening Post, and the author lent his personal services to the production of the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

A review of the film 'Tol'able David,' which have been shown in Coronet. The film is a First National production featuring Barthelmess.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Tol'able David' which has been shown in Coronet, is in a class by itself. The film is based on the novel written by Joseph Hergesheimer. Short review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

William Fox presents Alexandre Dumas' 'Monte Cristo,' featuring John Gilbert. Also First National presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' and Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country'; First National presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance'; Mack Sennett presents Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna'; Cosmopolitan Productions presents 'The Face in the Fog' featuring Lionel Barrymore and Seena…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Coming soon, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

Today and Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20; Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Ashes of Vengeance' featuring Norma Talmadge supported by Conway Tearle, Wallace Beery and Courtenay Foote.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Wallace Beery, of Robin Hood fame, plus Conway Tearle, Josephine Crowell and Norma Talmadge appear in 'Ashes of Vengeance,' which is the super attraction in Coronet. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-18 - 1925-07-18
Summary:

Today at the Coronet at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan and my boy in 'The Paleface.' Today at the Star at 5.30 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-20 - 1925-07-20
Summary:

Today at the Coronet at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.' Today at the Star at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'A Midnight Romance.'