A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford comedy 'The Hoodlum' for last time. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' While Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good,' for last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'I am Guilty' will be shown again this evening. Besides, Mary Pickford's comedy 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre's great drama 'I am Guilty,' will be shown again this evening. In response to numerous requests Mary Pickford'scomedy masterpiece. 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the drama 'I am Guilty' again this evening. Mary Pickford's comedy masterpiece 'The Hoodlum' will be screened tomorrow evening.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Nanook of the North,' which has been delayed in transit to Coronet, was not able to screen today while 'In Search of a Sinner' is a replacement attraction. The film starred Constance Talmadge. Tomorrow 'The Hoodlum' starring Mary Pickford will be screened. On Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

Cinema patrons have a wonderful opportunity the remainder of this week to see some of the Coronet's recent successes, which are being screened in place of the new Arctic Regions picture, 'Nanook of the North,' which has unfortunately been delayed in transit. Today, 'In Search…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

There is a Mary Pickford film showing today at the Coronet, 'The Hoodlum.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Hoodlum' featuring Mary Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's big picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

This evening, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Rags to Riches' starring little Wesley Barry whose typically childish nature is a source of entertainment for the audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Little Wesley Barry's picture comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening, in 'Rags and Riches [sic],' which has won praise from all who have seen it. Primarily, it is a story for the children, but its many admirable qualities make it delightful for adults. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

Among the best examples of human interest, Hongkong has yet seen is now showing at the Coronet Theatre in 'Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's picture. Blending amusement with excitement and leavening the whole with some realism, 'Rags to Riches' is a picture that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02
Summary:

Little Wesley Barry, continues to delight in his picture 'Rags to Riches,' which is now showing at Coronet Theatre. The last screening takes place today and tomorrow.