A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-12 - 1921-05-12
Summary:

Friday till Sunday, for 10 performance only, Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' in 7 reels. This picture had been reserved for the opening of the Kowloon Theatre, but owing to unexpected delays in connection therewith, it has been found necessary to show it at the Coronet. The lady…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-19 - 1921-05-19
Summary:

For ten performances only! Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' (7 reels). This picture had been reserved for the opening of the Kowloon Theatre but owing to unexpected delays in connection therewith, it has been found necessary to show it at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

The attention of the picture going public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement in our advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at that theatre tomorrow afternoon and evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon Theatre, but…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-20 - 1921-05-21
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' (7 parts) at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-20 - 1921-05-21
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' in 7 parts. May 20 Remarks: We had kept this magnificent production to open our Kowloon Theatre, but Jupiter Pluvius has decreed otherwise, and the film leaves Hongkong on Monday. We appeal to all who can do so, to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

The Confession,' a remarkable photoplay adapted from the successful stage play of the same name by Hai Reid, commences a short season at the Coronet today. Circumstances will only allow the picture to be screened for three days in Hong Kong, therefore in view of the fact that crowded houses…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20 - 1921-05-21
Summary:

Henry B. Walthall in 'The Confession' in 7 parts at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-31 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

An open letter to the editor of 'The Rock.' Sir, on various occasions you have lamented, in the editorial columns of your erudite little monthly, the low standard of moving pictures shown in the colony of Hongkong; you have also been pleased to praise one particular production that was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] & Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also, B. A. T. Co.'s Chinese Education film of Traffic, 'Safety First.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia' with Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Robert Haron [sic] and Henry B. Walthal [sic]. Also B. A. T. Co's Chinese educational film, 'Safety First.' The Star:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

Reginald Denny makes another appearance at the Coronet Theatre tomorrow in the boxing episode of 'The Leather Pushers.' It is likely that the pulse will beat a little faster as a result of seeing 'The Reckless Age.' Today is the last showing of 'The Count,' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Leather Pushers' starring Reginald Denny, tomorrow. Today is the last showing of Charlie Chaplin's 'The Count,' 'Easy Street' and 'the Immigrant.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' his latest Universal vehicle, comes today to the Coronet Theatre. Adapted from Earl Derr Biggers' Saturday Evening Post story, 'Love Insurance,' it combines his prowess and daring as a racing driver with a story that moves through…