A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

A review on the acting of Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' which being shown at the Coronet. The film also co-starred by Hardee Kirkland and Lydia Yeamans Titus. A comedy and Pathe's British Gazette are also included in the programme.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11
Summary:

William Hart forsakes the Western plains in his latest Artcraft picture 'Branding Broadway,' which the Coronet is showing tonight. The story was prepared for him by C. G. Sullivan, and Seena Owen is a charming waitress. Miss Owen was last in Hongkong as the beloved princess in '…

105
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

107
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…

108
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

109
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'…

110
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.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

In the same class with 'Intolerance' is 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Have you seen it yet?

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of David Wark Griffith based on the old play by Lottie Blair Parker, will come to the Coronet Theatre on Monday. David Wark Griffith is known for 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Broken Blossoms,' and 'Hearts of the…

114
Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

You must not confuse D. W. Griffith's recent productions with his earlier work! The following are recognised the world over as his masterpieces! 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'The Great Love,' 'The Idol Dancer,…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Worthy to rank with the big pictures recently shown at the Coronet, Pathe presents the screen version of George Eliot's immortal novel, 'Silas Marner' in 7 reels. Together with Pathe-Rolin's fantastic comedy, 'The Stone Age' and Pathe's latest British Gazette.…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

Pathe's guarantee goes with the current Coronet programme! There is the very latest Pathe British Gazette followed by the Pathe super picture, 'Silas Marner' and concluding with ‘Snub' Pollard in his fantastic comedy, 'The Stone Age.'

117
Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-14 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

As title.

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: At 5.30, 'The House of Whispers.' At 9.15, 'Intolerance.' With full orchestra.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-23
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: At 5.30, 'The House of Whispers.' At 9.15, 'Intolerance.' With full orchestra.

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-23
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: at 5.30, The House of Whispers. At 9.15, 'Intolerance' with full orchestra.