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: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt,' not suitable for children, Snub Pollard in 'Don't Weaken' and Coronet Review at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-23
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a thing of beauty is a joy forever, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt.' Not suitable for children. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Don't Weaken' and Coronet Review.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-23 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt.' Not suitable for children. Snub Pollard in 'Don't Weaken.' Also Coronet Review. May 24 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Wednesday's programme includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-24 - 1921-05-25
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, a thing of beauty is a joy forever, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Thunderbolt.' Not suitable for children. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Don't Weaken' and Coronet Review. The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-24
Summary:

The Thunderbolt' is the title of the photoplay starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan (of 'Miracle Man' fame), which was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included. In addition, a Snub Pollard comedy 'Don't Weaken' is also shown.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

The Thunderbolt,' starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan, is the attraction at the Coronet until next Wednesday. A good laugh at Snub Pollard in a comedy entitled 'Don't Weaken' completes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, the great Thos. H. Ince production, 'Homespun Folks,' and Larry Semon in 'The Bell Hop.' On Sunday, Pathe presents Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Sin of Martha Queed.' On Monday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-12
Summary:

Disraeli' featuring George Arliss will be shown at the Coronet all next week daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 at usual prices. The management of the Coronet consider that it is of the greatest importance that their Chinese patrons should have a correct understanding of this great film;…