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: 1919-10-01
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: 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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Mr. Anthony Hope may rightly be called the creator of the country of Ruritania, about which so many romances and plays are written nowadays. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is so well-known to the general public that it is a matter of general interest to see how the film version compares with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous romance, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' as adapted for the screen, continues to draw large houses to the Coronet. Admirers of the book will be pleased to hear that the picture has not been changed out of all likeness to the original. The Coronet is to be commended…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction is a remarkably entertaining picture. It would be as terrible for sustained screen drama as Shakespeare's Lear is for sheer stage drama. This does not mean, however, that the picture is entirely sombre. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

There is always curiosity to know what a new picture is like and with a producer like Rex Ingram, the curiosity is heightened. 'Trifling Women' which is to be screened at the Coronet today for the first time, is by the man who made 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and…