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: 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: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a drama of Old France, appears for the last time at the Coronet today. The Coronet management announces the early presentation of 'Penrod,' the film made from Booth Tarkington's now famous boy stories that ran in the Cosmopolitan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen only comedy programs throughout the festive weeks. Currently the theatre is screening a Mack Sennett attraction, entitled 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin. The Christmas attraction proper will be 'Penrod' with Wesley Barry and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Wesley 'Freckles' Barry comes to the Coronet screen on Monday as the special attraction in 'Penrod.' Penrod is a picture for boys of all ages written about boys. A big collection of the cleverest children in Filmland support the young star. The present film, 'A Small…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24
Summary:

All the impishness of boyhood jumps to the screen in 'Penrod,' the First National attraction which will be the feature picture at the Coronet today. Produced by Marshall Neilan from Booth Tarkington's stories, the picture makes no pretence of 'high brow' study, but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25
Summary:

In 'Penrod,' the Coronet has selected a picture that is well suited to the demand for amusing entertainment at Christmas. The picture will appeal as strongly to adults. Freckles Barry, the children's idol, is the star, and members of the cast in his support are mostly clever child…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-26
Summary:

Penrod' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

Freckles Barry in 'Penrod' is a special attraction at the Coronet. Marshall Neilan is the producer.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

For the last time today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Penrod' featuring Freckles [sic] Barry. Constance Talmadge's comedy 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Publication Date: 1924-04-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Heroes of the Street' featuring Wesley Barry who is famous for his performance in 'Penrod' and 'Rags to Riches.' The picture is a blend of pathos and humour. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

Cinema-goers must laugh their last laugh over Buster Keaton in 'The Scarecrow' and sigh their last sigh over Lon Chaney in 'Nomads of the North' this evening for these two excellent pictures will have been replaced tomorrow by the great Universal picture 'The Hunchback…