A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The period is that of Mexican California about a hundred years ago. Quality performance from Mr. Fairbanks makes the film an absolute treat to watch. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Mark of Zorro' featuring Douglas Fairbanks who plays a dual role in the movie. The film is set in old California when it was under the Mexican government and a colony of Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to re-screen the Fairbanks success 'The Mark of Zorro' for one more day only. On Saturday, 'Robin Hood' with special music will be put on.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' until Saturday. The story was written by Johnston M'Culley [sic] who also wrote the story of 'The Mark of Zorro' which featured Douglas Fairbanks. Mr. M'Culley has made the action scenes of 'Captain Fly…

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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: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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

Next week, Coronet Theatre will be screening a First Nation [sic] attraction entitled 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan and Queenie. The duo was also featured in 'Peck's Bad Boy.' The play has been compared to 'The Kid.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan. Film synopsis included. For the rest of the bill, Buster Keaton is responsible for the rest of the bill.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan. The film promises to appeal to grown-ups as much as if not more, to the youngsters. Buster Keaton as the skipper of the eccentric vessel 'Damfine' brings the bill to a humorous close. The Theatre will…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Mollycoddle' featuring Douglas Fairbanks. The film is on the order of Mr. Fairbanks' 'Mark of Zorro' and is in the nature of a joyous interlude.