A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-01
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette showing the Armistice celebrations at Home and the surrender of some of the vessels of the German Fleet is attracting good crowds to the Coronet Theatre. Yesterday, at the two sessions, there were full houses. In advertising the film, the Coronet management advised…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' 'Her Father's Station.' Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500–501. April 24 Remarks: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-09 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette, Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet in German waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson at them or with them – you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's. May 10 Remarks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

The pick of the pictures tonight at the Coronet. Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come Back.' Harold Lloyd in his latest laugh producer 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Come-Back.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.' London strike scenes in Pathe's Gazette. Showing at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Illustrations included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Just as there are some books which not to have read marks a defective education, so there are some plays which not to have seen shows lack of culture. Of these latter is 'Julius Caesar,' a magnificent film version of this most famous of all historical dramas will be screened at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' with Henry B. Walthall, based on the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin comedy and Pathe News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19
Summary:

The management of the Coronet claims that in the fourth special programme of their 'Super-season' they are presenting the most attractive picture that has yet been thrown upon a cinema screen in the Colony. The first item is the ever-popular Pathe Gazette, which shows Carpentier just…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and Mabel Normand in 5 reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs.' Also Pathe's British Gazette No. 623.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters,' also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette. June 21 & 22 Remarks: On page 10, ad. on 'Cheating Cheaters,' also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty'…