A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-04
Summary:

The high standard of excellence at which the Coronet has always aimed and has succeeded in well establishing is sustained by the pleasing programme being given tonight and tomorrow. This includes an absorbing drama entitled 'The Children of the House.' Film synopsis included. In…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

5
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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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.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12
Summary:

Yesterday was commenced the first two episodes of 'Pirate Gold' at the Coronet, and, as promised by the management, the film is a welcome departure from the usual serial story hitherto shown in Hong Kong. Of the dramatic variety, the film is relieved by flashes of humour which come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: Way Down East
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'Way Down East.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 9-11 Remarks: Another ads. say D. W. Griffith presents. Next Week at the Coronet. Illustration included. November 22 Remarks: Your last chance of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Love's Redemption.' Fancy Dress Dance tomorrow at 9.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Fancy Dress Dance. Tickets $2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-14
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened 'Way Down East' where it managed to get full houses in all the three performances. The longish sort of film is directed by D. W. Griffith and is being shown daily at 2:30, 5:30 and 9 o'clock. The film has a simple melodramatic plot but is being…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Elmo Lincoln in 'The Adventures of Tarzan' [sic], episodes 1 to 4.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Good References.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the Griffith film entitled 'Way Down East' tonight and tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20 - 1922-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Dark Star.' Cabaret Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-20
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen Griffith's 'Way Down East' for three more days. Ministers of the gospel are being invited to attend as the management's guests.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.15, 5.30, 9 sharp, 'Way Down East.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21
Summary:

Way Down East' will remain at the Coronet for today and tomorrow.