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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…

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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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Headline: Mickey
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet has provided the opportunity to see Mickey. Mickey may be described as the female 'Charlie Chaplin.' Film Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

Of all the most lovable, hilarious and laughter-making actresses, Mickey (Mabel Normand) is the best. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26
Summary:

Last night 'Mickey' a 7-part film by Mack Sennett was screened at the Coronet. It is a wonderfully entertaining film, mostly amusing because of the escapades of Mickey, played by Mabel Normand.

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Headline: Mickey'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

Mickey' at the Coronet, is showing up till Sunday inclusive.

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'I am Guilty' will be shown again this evening. Besides, Mary Pickford's comedy 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre's great drama 'I am Guilty,' will be shown again this evening. In response to numerous requests Mary Pickford'scomedy masterpiece. 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the drama 'I am Guilty' again this evening. Mary Pickford's comedy masterpiece 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Screening of the Arctic film 'Nanook of the North,' booked by the Coronet, had to be postponed. The picture is expected to return by Saturday. In the meantime, today the theatre will be screening 'The Brat,' tomorrow 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' which has been delayed in transit to Coronet, was not able to screen today while 'In Search of a Sinner' is a replacement attraction. The film starred Constance Talmadge. Tomorrow 'The Hoodlum' starring Mary Pickford will be screened. On Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Cinema patrons have a wonderful opportunity the remainder of this week to see some of the Coronet's recent successes, which are being screened in place of the new Arctic Regions picture, 'Nanook of the North,' which has unfortunately been delayed in transit. Today, 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

There is a Mary Pickford film showing today at the Coronet, 'The Hoodlum.'