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: 1918-12-23
Summary:

Children, young and old alike, are keenly anticipating the opening of the Coronet (late Bijou) Theatre tomorrow. For the occasion, the wonderful ten-part film, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is to be screened at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m. This is the first film pantomime ever shown in Hong Kong and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been renovated and refurnished throughout. New features have been introduced including children's plays. Mr. H. W. Ray is the new Manager of the Coronet. The first performance under the new management took place yesterday was 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-31
Summary:

The first 'super' film at the Coronet Theatre, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' which has been succeeded at the evening presentation by another Fox film, 'The Walls of Jericho.' The film has wonderful acting and photography. Film synopsis included. Also, an amusing comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-06
Summary:

New York' is being screened at the Coronet Theatre again tonight. "Jack and the Beanstalk" is being shown again on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre has improved the lighting and new arrangement for the pictures screened, including 'New York,' 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' 'Runaway Romany.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23
Summary:

There is a varied programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre this week. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range' is to be screened together with 'The Yellow Ticket,' featuring Fannie Ward. And also a film version of 'Jack and the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will present 'Nurse Marjorie.' The film is starring Mary Miles Minter. On Sunday night, a holiday programme will be screened. Tuesday night will bring the popular cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening in a delightful art feature entitled 'Nurse Marjorie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

In Chinese New Year, the Coronet Theatre will provide special screening includes 'Come On In'; 'Nurse Marjorie,' starring Mary Miles Minter; 'The Dice of Destiny,' featuring H. B. Warner; 'Out of the Storm,' a fine Eminent Authors picture is Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28
Summary:

Come on In,' produced by Paramount, will be the principal holiday attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. Meanwhile, the Coronet Theatre will also screen 'Nurse Marjorie' and 'The Dice of Destiny' on Sunday and Monday respectively. On the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened 'Nurse Marjorie' featuring Mary Miles Minter, during the Chinese New Year holidays. The film got widespread applause and desires for re-screening were voiced by patrons. Fulfilling that desire, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Nurse Marjorie' again this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre has decided to screen Mary Miles Minter's 'Nurse Marjorie' again this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-03
Summary:

Nurse Marjorie' was requested by patrons to screen again in Coronet Theatre. The film was starred by Mary Miles Minter

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…