A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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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: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Also the fine Fox comedy 'Her Father's Station' and Pathe's British Gazette Nos. 500-501. Starting tonight at Coronet at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet is German Waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson, at them or with them, you have to laugh. Booking Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Also Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521, 'Teddy at the Throttle' and Smith and Jackson, at them or with them--you have to laugh. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre has secured another top-hole film entitled 'More Trouble.' This picture was shown last night along with Pathe British Gazette, and a Keystone comedy in two parts.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-16 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Lord John's Journal.' Also Christie and Luke comedies, and British Gazette. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts. Also Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Better ‘Ole.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Long Arm of Mannister,' Henry B. Walthall. The third big picture. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin Comedy and Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-17
Summary:

Pioneer presents 'The Long Arm of Mannister' with Henry B. Walthall, based on the famous novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Also showing 'How Dry I Am,' Rolin comedy and Pathe News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-19 - 1920-04-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the fourth big programme, the first-class attractions in one bill, Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Please,' Mabel Normand in five delicious reels of Goldwyn comedy, 'Upstairs' and Pathe's British Gazette…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-23 - 1920-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 623; 3. Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Upstairs'; 4. Charlie Chaplin in his fourth million-dollar comedy, 'A Day's Pleasure.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-29
Summary:

The Great Love,' the play that ends a woman's 'No.' David Wark Griffith's splendid tribute to British Womanhood! April 26-27 remarks: Lillian Gish and Bobby [sic] Harron in 'The Great Love.' April 28 remarks: Pathe news, 'Going? Going? Gone' and Rolin…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, overture, Pathe's British Gazette No. 625 (To Australia by Air - Unique photographs, 'Lonesome Luke Bartender' (Rolin Comedy), Lilian [sic] Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts, now re-issued by Triangle. Film plot included. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; 3. 'Lonesome Luke, Bartender,' Rolin comedy; 4. Lillian Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' Also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette.