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: 1919-09-29
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

For the second night in succession, 'Revelation' the magnificent Metro production at the Coronet, drew two crowded houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-03
Summary:

Quite the best picture play we have seen in Hongkong, 'Revelation.' Film plot included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-14
Summary:

One of the most absorbing photodramas ever shown in Hongkong is being screened tonight at the Coronet in 'Out of the Fog,' Nazimova's latest production for Metro Film Corporation. Those who saw this greatest of all cinema stars in 'Revelation' will know what to expect in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17
Summary:

Nazimova's latest vehicle for the display of her extraordinary acting abilities has drawn crowded houses to the Coronet over the Weekend. It is doubtful if any screen star, not even excepting Mary Pickford, has managed to get such a following in so short a time as the famous little Russian…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

The Brat,' starring Nazimova, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Nazimova has participated in 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

A film version of the play 'Romance,' in which Doris Keane takes the principal role, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre all next week. Besides, 'Silas Marner,' a picturization of George Eliot's story of Raveloe heads the bill. Also, a Snub Pollard comedy is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Edward Sheldon's 'Romance.' Although the film received strict criticism from Charles Frohmann, it proved to be a great success and continued to run for six continuous years. Consequently, London reversed Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Romance,' in which Doris Keane and Basil Sydney take the principal roles, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Romance,' starring Doris Keane, is showing at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Romance' featuring Miss Doris Keane who has played her role with such warmth of feeling and sympathy that she has been stamped as one of the greatest emotional actresses of the day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

Romance,' in which Doris Keane and Basil Sydney take the leading roles, was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Moreover, it will be shown until Saturday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

Romance,' starring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is showing at the Coronet today. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Romance,' featuring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is now the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Romance,' in which Miss Doris Keane and Mr. Basil Sydney have been delighting crowded audiences at the Coronet Theatre all this week, reaches the end with tonight's performance. In turn, 'Trumpet Island' is being shown once more tomorrow at the theatre. Moreover, during the…