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: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Last week, it was Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Tonight, it is big sister Norma in 'The Probation Wife.' In addition, the Coronet programme includes an interesting Gazette and Snub Pollard's latest comedy. July 31 and August 2 remarks: At 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-31 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

A man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted-male!' Also showing Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Cartoons, Lampoons, Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-11
Summary:

Episodes 1 and 2 of George B. Seitz's 'Pirate Gold' will be shown in conjunction with Harold Lloyd's 'His Royal Slyness' for one week commencing Monday, April 12th, at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-11 - 1921-04-11
Summary:

George B. Seitz in 'Pirate Gold.' Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12 - 1921-04-16
Summary:

George B. Seitz in 'Pirate Gold' and 'His Royal Slyness' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12
Summary:

Yesterday was commenced the first two episodes of 'Pirate Gold' at the Coronet, and, as promised by the management, the film is a welcome departure from the usual serial story hitherto shown in Hong Kong. Of the dramatic variety, the film is relieved by flashes of humour which come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-21
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Pirate Gold,' episode 3 and 4, Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-19
Summary:

The 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'Pirate Gold' are being shown at the Coronet. They prove to be just as exciting as the previous chapters, the gold being traced to its source, and the efforts of the pirates to recover it, as well as the neat manner in which they turned the tables on the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John-emerson-Anita Loos Production. It's a First National attraction. April 22 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold,' British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' April 23…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-27 - 1921-04-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Money Changers,' episodes 5, 6 and 7 of 'Pirate Gold' at 2.30 and 7.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy, 'A Night at the Show' [sic] featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday, the first screening of a fine production featuring Geraldine Farrar was given. The story as suggested by its title of 'The Hell Cat' was of a usually free character, dealing with the primitive passions of certain cattlemen whose rivalry with their neighbours,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Wo Ping Theatre: At 2.30, 5.15 & 7.15, episodes 6 of 'The Son of Tarzan' and episodes 5 of 'Daredevil Jack.' At 9.15, Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: At 5.30 & 9.15, Frank…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans,' December 25th at 6 & 9.15 p.m. Louise Glaum in 'The Leopard Woman,' December 26th-28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., December 29th at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Nazimova in 'The Brat,' December 30th & 31st at 2.30, 5.15 &…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Few there were who, before they saw Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' ever imagined that the whimsical little comedian was capable of such pathos. Just such another surprise is provided by Nazimova in 'The Brat,' the remarkably fine picture which the coronet management have…

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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…