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: 1919-05-19
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

M. Simon, a Pathe camera expert, is arriving in Hongkong today on the s.s. Chenan under engagement to Hongkong Amusements Ld. He has made quite a number of reel pictures of current happenings, industrial activities, etc., in Shanghai. It is Mr Ray's intention to film events in Canton and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

A review on the acting of Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' which being shown at the Coronet. The film also co-starred by Hardee Kirkland and Lydia Yeamans Titus. A comedy and Pathe's British Gazette are also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Deep Purple' and Harold Lloyd's 'Among Those Present' will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in his comedy 'Among Those Present,' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' form the holiday attraction at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. The Coronet Theatre shows a lively adventure story in 'Deep Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy's romance, 'Day Dreams' this evening. On the other hand, Coronet Theatre will show 'Deep Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Day Dreams,' a Goldwyn comedy written for Madge Kennedy by Cosmo Hamilton, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's 'Among Those Present' will be shown at the Coronet too.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Goldwyn's 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. The story is written by Cosmo Hamilton. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's latest comedy success, 'Among Those Present,' completes a special comedy programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-19
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre as the companion picture of Goldwyn's romance 'Day Dreams.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Among Those Present' casting Harold Lloyd. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's comedy 'Among Those Present' will be last shown at the Coronet Theatre. Also, Madge Kennedy's 'Day Dreams' will be last screened at the Coronet too.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre's special comedy programme presenting Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present' and Madge Kennedy in 'Day Dreams' will be screened for last time.

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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: 1923-08-04
Summary:

The Iron Trail' is an adaptation from Rex Beach's novel, will be shown at Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Iron Trail,' the film version of Rex Beach's famous narrative of the same name. Scenes from Alaska dominate the picture and displays Mr. Beach's railroad tale. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-04
Summary:

The Iron Trail,' a screen adaptation of the powerful narrative by the author, Rex Beach, is the attraction at the Coronet. The story tells of the adventures of those stalwart men who build railroads into the heart of the wilderness. Film plot included. The scenes are laid in Alaska. All the…