A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has a very special attraction offering in its new programme, which will be put on at both the matinee and night performances today. This is the fine film, 'Mickey,' which will feature Mabel Normand, and which is superb art production. No one should miss seeing it.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

Last night, the new film entitled 'Mickey' was screened at the Coronet Theatre. The story is engrossing in the extreme and the title character, as depicted by Mable Normand, is refreshing and humorous and full of interest, containing, as it does, quite a new plot. It is a film that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26
Summary:

Those who have not yet seen that wonderful film, 'Hearts of the World,' have yet an opportunity of doing so. It is being screened for four more nights at the Coronet. By popular verdict, it is one of the finest films ever shown in the Colony.

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Headline: Cinema Treat
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre management, with characteristic enterprise, is arranging that the Hong Kong public may have a further opportunity of seeing those two magnificent films, 'Hearts of the World,' and 'Intolerance.' The first named is to be screened at 5.15 and 9.10 today…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-20
Summary:

Two splendid pictures new from the double attraction at the Coronet. The first is 'Upstairs' with Mabel, which is supported by a Charlie Chaplin comedy named 'A Day's Pleasure.' Mabel Normand, the tomboy in 'Mickey' is in the 'Upstairs.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hong Kong cinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape' is starred in the title role of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Yesterday's shows at the Coronet were attended by good audiences who were most appreciative of an excellent programme that was presented. The topical film 'Around the Town,' a fine Christy comedy and the tit-bit 'Fighting Cressy' were screened. Blanche Sweet, who has the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Next week Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Bob Hampton of Placer.' The management has given an invitation to Hongkong Boy Scouts to attend the performance on Tuesday and the Scouts will be present in uniform.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer.' The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and is getting widespread appreciation from the audience. The film is gaining popularity for its spectacular scenes, top-notch performance by James Kirkwood, Noah Beery and Marjorie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Bob Hampton of Placer' starring Wesley Barry. The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and is one of the most appealing dramas seen in the colony for quite a long time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening the D.W. Griffith masterpiece entitled 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Misses Lillian and Dorothy Gish. The last time the two actresses appeared together was in Mr. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' The United Artists Corporation…