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: 1919-12-22
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: 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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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
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: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Screening of the Arctic film 'Nanook of the North,' booked by the Coronet, had to be postponed. The picture is expected to return by Saturday. In the meantime, today the theatre will be screening 'The Brat,' tomorrow 'In Search of a Sinner' featuring Constance…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a drama entitled 'Trifling Women' which promises superb acting, staging and filming. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Trifling Women' which exhibits strong forcible drama and a great climax. Screen players like Ramon Novarro, Barbara La Marr, Lewis Stone and Edward Connelly were involved in making the film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a Rex Ingram's drama entitled 'Trifling Women' featuring four leading players, one of them being Barbara La Marr. Staging and filming are both worthy of the theme and acting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened Rex Ingram's photoplay 'Trifling Women.' Film synopsis included.