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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Nazimova, the famous Russian film star who will be seen in 'The Brat' at the Coronet in the New Year, has gone far since she made her debut in a little obscure village on the shores of the Black Sea. A notable supporting feature in the Coronet's New Year programme will be the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1921-01-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Sunday at 6 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East,' Snub Comedy and British Gazette.

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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: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-12 - 1922-01-12
Summary:

The management of The Coronet regret that they are unable to respond to the many requests received and show again 'The Brat' as this film is required elsewhere and will not return here again until next July! The reason that 'The Kid' is having its second run so soon is that…

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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.

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Headline: Way Down East
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Love's Redemption.' Fancy Dress Dance tomorrow at 9.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Fancy Dress Dance. Tickets $2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened 'Way Down East' where it managed to get full houses in all the three performances. The longish sort of film is directed by D. W. Griffith and is being shown daily at 2:30, 5:30 and 9 o'clock. The film has a simple melodramatic plot but is being…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln in 'The Adventures of Tarzan' [sic], episodes 1 to 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Good References.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the Griffith film entitled 'Way Down East' tonight and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Dark Star.' Cabaret Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen Griffith's 'Way Down East' for three more days. Ministers of the gospel are being invited to attend as the management's guests.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.