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: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet is German Waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson, at them or with them, you have to laugh. Booking Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-01 - 1920-07-03
Summary:

The programme includes Pathe's Latest British Gazette, 'The Silent Mystery' episode one, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside' and Madame Petrova in 'The Law of the Land.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge (Captivating Connie) in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' July 9 and 10 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode three.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Michell Lewis 'Jacques of the Silver North' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.' Last performance of 'A Romany Lass.' September 18 remarks: Snub comedy and 'Round the Town' [sic]. Also Blanche Sweet in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' which comes to the Coronet on Sunday night for a run of four days, is a picturisation of Bret Harte's famous story 'Cressy.' Blanche Sweet, whom Hong Kong cinema-goers will remember as the heroine of 'The Escape' is starred in the title role of a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-20 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Sweet in Bret Harte's famous story 'Fighting Cressy.' Also 'Around the Town' and Christy [sic] Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Yesterday's shows at the Coronet were attended by good audiences who were most appreciative of an excellent programme that was presented. The topical film 'Around the Town,' a fine Christy comedy and the tit-bit 'Fighting Cressy' were screened. Blanche Sweet, who has the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

If 'The Outsider' pleases you as much as it pleased us an enjoyable evening awaits you at the Coronet. September 23-25 remarks: Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' 6 parts. Snub Pollard in 'Tough Luck.' Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., The Dolly Sisters…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-15
Summary:

There are only two British picture houses in the Colony! The Coronet: Mayflower's greatest film since 'The Miracle Man,' 'The Deep Purple,' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Harold Lloyd in his latest comedy special, 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Deep Purple.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams.' Slightly increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy's romance, 'Day Dreams' this evening. On the other hand, Coronet Theatre will show 'Deep Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18 - 1922-04-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Goldwyn's 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. The story is written by Cosmo Hamilton. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's latest comedy success, 'Among Those Present,' completes a special comedy programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Jubilo,' and Snub Comedy, etc.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Among Those Present' casting Harold Lloyd. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present,' Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Alice Brady in 'A Dark Lantern.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-22 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'Pay Day.'