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: 1919-09-27 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Coming! The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.' October 4 remarks: Metro presents Harold Lloyd [sic] in 'The Haunted Pyjamas.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-29
Summary:

The growing popularity of the Coronet Theatre was again illustrated on Saturday night when the building was packed to the doors and by an audience which greatly appreciated the programme provided. The chief attraction was the seven-part gypsy drama 'The Call of Her People,' which was a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-30
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre is starting on a campaign to demonstrate to the cinema-going public that Metro pictures are the best showing in Hong Kong. If last night's special film 'Revelation' is a fair sample of what is to come, the claim made will take a lot of beating. In…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

Positively last performance of 'The Auction Block.' Incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.' November 7 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.' November 8 remarks: With specially arranged musical…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-11
Summary:

Hongkong's favourite cinema star Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate.' Booking at Robinson's. November 10 remarks: Ever better than 'Revelation.' Matinee: The 'Tarzan' story complete in 15 reels. November 10 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-10
Summary:

Today, Mollie King in 'All Man.' Tonight and Sunday, Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.' Sunday matinee: Nazimova in 'Revelation.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Special attraction: Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett…

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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: 1921-12-31
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: 1922-02-02 - 1922-02-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie' by Israel Zangwill. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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

The Coronet: At all shows, 'The Silver Horde' 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'The Secret Garden,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-17 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

The Notorious Miss Lisle' with Katherine Macnonald [sic], Mack Sennet [sic] Comedy, and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

Today, for the last time, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Garrison's Finish,' the exciting drama featuring Jack Pickford. Tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'Cinderella's Twin' starring Viola Dana. The Coronet Theatre has announced the screening of D.W.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin,' Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Coming: 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.' The Grand: No public…