A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

The Crimson Gardenia' is the most perfect film that the Coronet has yet screened. The musical programme that the Coronet orchestra supplies to accompany it is on the same high level. Owen Moore gives a good account of himself. In addition to it, there is a striking Pathe Newsreel and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

More than a thousand people saw Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty the American' at the Coronet Theatre during New Year's Day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

His Majesty the American,' with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Much has been expected of the film, for it is the first production to be released by filmdom's 'Big Four' – the United Artists Corporation, of which Mary…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Those who see Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' his newest National attraction, at the Coronet Theatre this week, probably never will forget the courtroom scene. Film synopsis included. There are only two brief subtitles during his recital, which occupies about ten minutes of the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan is always welcome at the Coronet. Today in his latest film 'Trouble,' he will be received with special pleasure. Film plot included. The second picture is Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The film is quite the best comedy yet turned out by the sad-faced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Although Jackie Coogan is the featured attraction on the Coronet bill this week, it is no disparagement to him to say that this is only one of several big hits in the programme. For instance, we know a good many people who will leave the theatre thinking of nothing else but Buster Keaton. He is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton, per media of the Coronet screen, continue to delight film fans in town. Jackie appears in 'Trouble.' Buster Keaton is becoming most familiar here, and advance reports were quite correct in announcing 'The Boat' as his best to date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Everybody's in trouble at the Coronet Theatre just now. First, there's little Jackie Coogan. Then Buster Keaton, who has turned his hand to boat-building. 'Trouble' and 'The Boat' are widely dissimilar in type, but they are both chock full of humour, and should not…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Jaded movie fans may now experience the big thrill! It is called 'Nero,' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. As the idea of the stupendous cast may be gleaned from the fact that in one scene 65,000 people were employed. Most spectacular films resort to artifice for their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

See Venice and die' is an old adage. See 'Nero' at the Coronet and sigh – for the chance of seeing again. 'Nero' is a spectacle that cannot be forgotten. Film synopsis included. The photographing was done in Italy, with the actual localities of the story as the scenes.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12
Summary:

Nero,' the last and most brutal of the Caesars, is drawing very big houses at the Coronet, proving that a picture of this type is pleasing to nearly every class of the public. 'Nero' certainly abounds in thrills. Beautiful and unusual view of the country around Rome is also shown…