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: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Special attraction: Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett Comedy and Screen Magazine. Dancing after pictures!

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe,' episodes 3 & 4. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9 p.m., 'The Make Believe Wife,' Mack Sennett…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-02 - 1922-02-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie' by Israel Zangwill. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-04 - 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Haunted Spooks.' Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 2 to 4, Wallace Reid in 'The Dub,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Coronet: At all shows, 'The Silver Horde' 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, 'The Secret Garden,' and Mack Sennett Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-04 - 1923-08-08
Summary:

Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.' August 6-8 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Iron Trail,' the film version of Rex Beach's famous narrative of the same name. Scenes from Alaska dominate the picture and displays Mr. Beach's railroad tale. Film synopsis included.