A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-20
Summary:

A Day's Pleasure,' and 'Upstairs' is funning in the enjoyable programme at the Coronet. Film reviews included. In addition, Georges Carpentier illustrates in 'The Gazette' his knockout blow to Beckett. The programme will be repeated tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-02 - 1921-04-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, under the distinguished patronage of the public of Hongkong, a man-maid romance, 'Help Wanted - Male.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby,' Cartoons, Lampoons and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-03 - 1921-06-03
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Madge Kenney in 'Leave It to Susan.' Also 'Jiggs and the Social Lion' in two reels, a fine Gazette and Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-20
Summary:

Kowloon had nothing to complain of Saturday night's show provided by Hongkong Amusements, Ld. [sic] At the Coronet Theatre, a big picture entitled 'The Last of his Race' was screened. Also, the inimitable Harold Lloyd shall conclude the programme with 'Get In and Get Under.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-16 - 1921-07-16
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Son of Tarzan,' episodes 6. Also 'Daredevil Jack' episodes 5. At 9.15 p.m., Alermo and Chefalo. The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives.' The Kowloon: at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mae Marsh and Tom Moore in 'The Cinderella Man.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Gazette.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' with the wonderful cast, Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin, Cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-05
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Long Arm of Mannister,' comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely in 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara,' Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production with all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Showing for first time in China on Sunday, June 4th. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Heart of the North' and Larry Semon in 'The Fly Cop.' Tomorrow, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Tomorrow, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.' Fox-trot competition next…

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

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Wallingford.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman.'

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

The Son of Wallingford' is today's Coronet attraction. The two main characters in the film, J. Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw, are created by Mr. George Randolph Chester. It is stated that they seem to have stepped from between the pages of the magazines in which 'Get Rich…