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: 1921-11-15
Summary:

The film version of Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck,' presented by Screen Classics, is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04
Summary:

A Branded Woman' comes to the Coronet Theatre. The leading role is filled by Norma Talmadge and the production is a First National feature. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a First National picture entitled 'A Branded Woman' this evening. The film is featuring Norma Talmadge. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-06
Summary:

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'From Hand to Mouth' featuring Harold Lloyd and 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. Meanwhile, Kowloon Theatre is screening Princess Mary's wedding film and 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

A fine programme is being presented at the Grand, Wanchai during the next few days. 'The Idle Class,' – a Charlie Chaplin film. The big picture is 'The Best of Luck,' an exciting racing drama. Both commence today and will run until Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre will be showing the six-reel Mack Sennett attraction 'A Small Town Idol.' Although, the picture is a comedy, it contains as much story as in an average drama. The cast includes Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

A Small Town Idol,' one of the few productions Mack Sennett has made in six-reel proportions, comes to the Coronet Theatre today beginning an engagement limited to four days. The cast includes Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver, Marie Prevost, Charlie [sic] Murray, Jimmy Finlayson, Kalla Pasha and…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

It is to laugh' is the aptest comment upon the Mack Sennett production, starring Ben Turpin, which was shown at the Coronet yesterday for the first time. This film is one long succession of mirth-provoking incidents right from the first scene.

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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: 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…