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: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The Lost City,' a Rider Haggard story, will be screened on Saturday at the Coronet. Meanwhile, the film 'The Bank,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, will be appreciated as well.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The first episode of 'The Lost City,' a wonderful picture which has been secured by the management of the Coronet Theatre for screening as a serial. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-31
Summary:

The first two episodes of the Coronet's new serial 'The Lost City' are now being shown. While a Chaplin picture completes an excellent programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

Lost City' film has detracted attention from the local pictures at the Coronet. The serious countenance and attitude of President Logan at the V. R. C. sports are faithfully reproduced; but nor more vividly life-like than the little drama played by Mr. Thomas Meek and Mr. Mitchell.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The weekend at the Coronet Theatre has witnessed a fine film in 'Leave it to Susan,' whilst the other items which went to make up the programme were all up to the high Coronet standard. Beginning today, the second part of the sensational film 'The Lost City' is being screened…

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-07
Summary:

The new Coronet serial 'The Lost City' had large attendance last night when three more episodes were shown for the first time. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-17
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre daily next week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-17
Summary:

Next week, the Coronet Theatre is going to present a motion picture production 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' featuring Dorothy Phillips, who has played a wide variety of role in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' is an attraction at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' is approaching the Coronet for an attraction today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' for the whole week at the 5:15 and 9:15 sessions daily.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' is a film that being shown only at the 5.15 and 9.15 sessions at the Coronet Theatre. At the other sessions (2.30 and 7.15), there will be Constance Binney's 'Something Different' and Lehrmann's [sic] comedy 'The [sic] Game Lady.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage' was the big picture of the Coronet. The film starred Dorothy Philips and James Kirkwood. Special music by the Coronet Orchestra adds to the pleasure. Film synopsis included. Constance Binney figures in 'Something Different' and a laughable Lehrmann comedy is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage,' which attracted so much attention in Coronet a few months ago, is now being shown over at Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-07
Summary:

Man-Woman-Marriage,' the film which drew packed houses to the Coronet Theatre every night for a week last summer, is again to be screened in Hongkong. It is a production which bears comparison with such masterpieces as 'The Four Horsemen and 'Intolerance.' Dorothy Phillips…