A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Last week, it was Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Tonight, it is big sister Norma in 'The Probation Wife.' In addition, the Coronet programme includes an interesting Gazette and Snub Pollard's latest comedy. July 31 and August 2 remarks: At 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

A man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted-male!' Also showing Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Cartoons, Lampoons, Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday, the first screening of a fine production featuring Geraldine Farrar was given. The story as suggested by its title of 'The Hell Cat' was of a usually free character, dealing with the primitive passions of certain cattlemen whose rivalry with their neighbours,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 5 of 'Daredevil Jack.' At 9.15, Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Few there were who, before they saw Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' ever imagined that the whimsical little comedian was capable of such pathos. Just such another surprise is provided by Nazimova in 'The Brat,' the remarkably fine picture which the coronet management have…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-30
Summary:

The screen's brightest star in her biggest picture, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Keep Saturday free for it! December 30 Remarks: The film is as human as 'The Kid,' as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation,' as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye.' An…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Nazimova, the famous Russian film star who will be seen in 'The Brat' at the Coronet in the New Year, has gone far since she made her debut in a little obscure village on the shores of the Black Sea. A notable supporting feature in the Coronet's New Year programme will be the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Aptly is Nazimova, the Russian star who takes the chief part in 'The Brat,' the wonderful picture which the Coronet management are screening tonight and during the New Year holidays. It is clearly the same Nazimova that lifted 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-12 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

The management of The Coronet regret that they are unable to respond to the many requests received and show again 'The Brat' as this film is required elsewhere and will not return here again until next July! The reason that 'The Kid' is having its second run so soon is that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North,' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Comedy and Gazette. Fox-trot Competition next Tuesday, June 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-28 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in New Comedies. Prices as for 'The Kid.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalthon in 'Extravagance,' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Last days of All-comedy program. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. to Sun at 9.15, Matinee Saturday & Sunday, James Kirkwood in 'The Forbidden Thing,' 'Snub' Comedy and Gazette.