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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-01 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Web of Deceit' in 6 parts, also the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' October 1 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Web of Deceit' only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-21 - 1920-10-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.'Also Coronet Review and Snub Comedy. Super-production prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 5 and 6. October 21 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the autumn super-season programmes, ‘Snub' Pollard in '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids.' Also June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices. November 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Captain Kidd's Kids' and 'In Walked Mary.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First.' Also latest from home in the Coronet review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 1 and 2. November 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Pals First' and Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-20 - 1920-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Other Men's Shoes' in 7 parts. Also Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-26 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.' December 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Ring up 1743 now and make sure of your seat.

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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: 1921-02-18 - 1921-02-21
Summary:

Today till Monday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'A Daughter of Two Worlds.' Also Snub Comedy and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-02 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' in 5 parts. Also Jiggs in Society and British Gazette. March 5 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in Rose of the World. Also Hide and Seek and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eslie [sic] Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous 'Burlesque on Carmen' [sic]. Also 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette.

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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.