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: 1920-04-05
Summary:

Highly appreciative of the good fare offered have been the large audiences that have assembled at the Coronet during the holidays to see Goldwyn's delightful screen version of R. C. Carton's sporting comedy 'Lord and Lady Algy.' With this picture, the Coronet is inaugurating…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-19
Summary:

An entertaining film, entitled 'The Prince and Betty' is now being screened at the Coronet. The fortunes of a miniature State and the facility with which its destiny is guided by the whims of a dictator who is not always disinterested in its financial attractions as a 'Monte Carlo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet management provided an opportunity for patrons to consider the best twenty pictures in their order of merit. In the meantime, Mary Pickford will be seen for the last time in 'Through the Back Door' and 'Steelheart.' 'When the Clouds Roll By' starred by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

All comedy programme tonight, including 'Doug' Fairbanks in 'When the Clonds Roll by' [sic], Larry Semon in 'The Sawmill' and the latest Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers' [sic]. Tue. at 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

Monday to Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Douglas Fairbanks big new picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: 5.30 and 9.15, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.' Thursday at 9, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26
Summary:

This week, Coronet management is going to screen 'When the Clouds Roll By' starring Douglas Fairbanks. In the film, one can see Mr. Fairbanks performing numerous hazardous stunts making the film inimitable and worth watching. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by.' And don't forget our $200 competition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By, Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: tonight at 9, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man,' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-02-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only, 'The Cinderella Man' and 'Haunted Spooks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

When the Clouds Roll By,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28
Summary:

Race Week is here, and it finds the Coronet management giving us a programme at the popular little picture house which fits in splendidly with the festive spirit abroad at this season when fortunate winners are keen to celebrate their good luck. The theatre is showing Douglas Fairbanks'…