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…

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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: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. & Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Wed. Feb. 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tue. Feb. 20, Cabaret Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Wed. & Thur. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' February 22 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Fri. & Sat., 'Kismet…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Today onwards, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford. The film is a characterization of her own career. The scenic side of the film has been very capably handled. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Through the Back Door' starring Mary Pickford. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. & Sat. at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sun. & Mon., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering [sic] Embers.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

In order not to compete with tonight's Philharmonic Concert at the Theatre Royal, we are postponing the one day showing of Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' till tomorrow, Thursday. 'When the Devil Drives' will be screened again tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thur.-Sat. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Baby Mine.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today & tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by the Taiwan Company [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Through the Back Door' for today only. The film features Mary Pickford who is shown at her best. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-27 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' and Shanghai Regatta. The Grand: Today, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' and Shanghai Regatta. The Grand: Today till Friday, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration and price details included. The Star: Tonight, Italian Grand Opera Co. in 'La Boheme.' Tomorrow, 'Forza Del Destino.' The Grand: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back…