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: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Devil,' a production of Associated Producers' starring George Arliss, will be presented at the Coronet Theatre this evening. It is noted that the film is directed by James Young. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

In happy contrast with the dramatic force of 'The Devil' is the joyous abandon of 'The Suitor' in the Coronet Theatre's current programme. Larry Semon appears in the comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently showing 'The Devil' featuring Mr. George Arliss, and 'The Suitor' featuring Larry Semon. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The current programme in the Coronet Theatre includes: 'The Devil' and 'The Suitor.' Larry Semon takes the title role in the latter one.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-17
Summary:

The Devil,' a First National film, is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-18
Summary:

The Devil,' in which Mr. George Anliss [sic] plays the leading part, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-15
Summary:

The Sign on the Door,' in which Norma Talmadge takes the leading role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Sign on the Door,' featuring Norma Talmadge. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17
Summary:

By yards and yards of piping were being carried into the basement of the Coronet Theatre, the air will be cooled and cleaned by being passed through ice-cold water before it is blown into the theatre. Thus, it is stated that the atmosphere inside the building will be gradually cooled until it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-14
Summary:

Two Weeks,' in which Constance Talmadge takes the leading role, charmed the audiences at the Coronet Theatre last week. Her sister, Norma Talmadge, takes charge today in 'She Loves and Lies.' Besides, 'The Way of a Woman' and 'The Sign on the Door' will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-15
Summary:

The Way of a Woman' is today's Norma Talmadge picture at the Coronet. 'The Sign on the Door' comes tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16
Summary:

The Sign on the Door,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is being screened at the Coronet Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

Hongkong is invited to go to 'The Devil,' at the Coronet tonight. The film starred George Arliss.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Devil,' featuring Mr. George Arliss, tonight. The film is set-up in a beautiful and bizarre manner, notably the Devil's bal masque at which a unique 'Dance of Hades' is presented. Film synopsis included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Throughout the week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Disraeli' featuring George Arliss who is famous for his performance in 'The Devil.' He is well supported by Mrs. Arliss.