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: 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: 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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Ruling Passion,' in which George Arliss takes the leading role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time tomorrow. It is noted that George Arliss has previous been appeared on the screen in 'Disraeli' and 'The Devil.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Norma Talmadge follows her triumph in 'Smilin' Through' with another film, 'The Eternal Flame,' which will be the First National attraction at the Coronet Theatre shortly. Conway Tearle portrays the leading male role, while Adolphe Jean Menjou is to be seen as the Due de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Today is the last showing of 'Trouble' with Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' at the Coronet. Tomorrow attraction will be Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a story adapted from Balzac's 'Duchesse de Lanfaise.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Today is the last showing of 'Trouble' at the Coronet Theatre. Tomorrow the attraction will be Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a short story adapted from Balzac's 'Duchesse de Langaise.' The settings of France of the Louis reign are of unusual beauty.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Everybody's in trouble at the Coronet Theatre just now. First, there's little Jackie Coogan. Then Buster Keaton, who has turned his hand to boat-building. 'Trouble' and 'The Boat' are widely dissimilar in type, but they are both chock full of humour, and should not…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is the star of 'The Eternal Flame,' the current attraction at the Coronet. The story is adapted from the novel 'The Duchesse de Langaise' by Balzac. The supporting actor also included Conway Tearle, who had been quite up to the standard when she set in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Eternal Flame' featuring Norma Talmadge who is supported by Conway Tearle and a big cast. The story is adopted from one of Balzac's novels. Miss Talmadge is worth seeing in the film both because of her performance and the beautiful gowns…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

The locale of Norma Talmadge's elaborate picturization of 'The Eternal Flame,' adapted from Honore Balzac's 'La Duchesse de Langeais,' is France, following Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, when the Second Restoration swept Louis XVIII. The Dutchess is portrayed…