A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Just as there are some books which not to have read marks a defective education, so there are some plays which not to have seen shows lack of culture. Of these latter is 'Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19
Summary:

The management of the Coronet claims that in the fourth special programme of their 'Super-season' they are presenting the most attractive picture that has yet been thrown upon a cinema screen in the Colony. The first item is the ever-popular Pathe Gazette, which shows Carpentier just…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-03
Summary:

The slogan of the trade for 1920 was, 'fewer and better pictures,' Coronet patrons have seen some of them and cannot but recognise that producers have had the courage of their convictions. Tonight another Goldwyn masterpiece fills the screen at the little house, 'The Venus Model…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

It is a coincidence that the Coronet Theatre should at present be showing a Pathe Gazette which includes pictures of Lieut. Lockyear [sic] performing some sensational stunts on an aeroplane in Arizona. Reuter reports in our today's issue that both Lockyear and his assistant were killed at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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.' Also showing no. 2 of the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-08
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary' and the Coronet Review. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05 - 1920-11-05
Summary:

Firstly, the Coronet Review with home events that are right band up to date including the cool strike and latest football. Secondly, June Caprice in 'In Walked Mary,' a most delightful little girl in an equally pleasant film play. Thirdly, Harold Lloyd in his $100,000 comedy, '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'Pals First' and latest from home in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-19 - 1920-11-19
Summary:

It is upon this theme that 'Pals First,' Harold Lockwood's only special production and his last picture before he died, is based. It is a big story with a perfectly legitimate surprise in it. You will enjoy also the very fine Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dustin Farnum in 'The Light of Western Stars' and October home news in the Coronet Review. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23 - 1920-11-23
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, 'The Light of Western Stars,' a triumph for Dustin Farnum. See it early. You'll want to see it twice. See also the latest Coronet Review with October news from home and a liberal installment of the popular 'Around the Town.' Picture included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., nine reels of 1920 pictures, produced by Goldwyn, written by Rex Beach, directed by Reginald Barker, 'The Brand.' Tonight's programme also includes ‘Snub' Pollard and sunshine summer in 'Shoot at Sight,' and the always interesting Pathe…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, splendid double attraction: Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway,' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife' and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-14
Summary:

In 'The Law of Compensation,' the photo-play which drew full houses to the Coronet last night, Norma Talmadge has exceptional opportunities to display her versatile dramatic powers. Film plot included. In addition, a hearty laugh is caused by the antics of Ford Sterling in an out of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy,' Coronet Review and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse D. Hampton presents William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi' and November news from home in Coronet Review. Illustration included.