A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

The highest water-mark in the art of dramatic expression has been attained by Frank Keenan in the series of dramatic photoplays in which he features. Of this list of successes must be mentioned 'The Master Man,' the portrayal of which character calls for the best he is able to give of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Devil' is coming!

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

Go to 'The Devil.'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Devil' will get you!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

He advises. He surprises. 'The Devil'!

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

He haunts. He taunts. 'The Devil'!

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-15
Summary:

He mocks. He shocks. 'The Devil'!

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

He is your friend--your enemy, 'The Devil'!

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-10
Summary:

Talk of 'The Devil.' He will be at the Coronet on Monday.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-11 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Mr. George Arliss in 'The Devil,' from his famous stage success, a supreme photoplay triumph. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-13 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil,' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Heart of Maryland,' 7 parts. Cabaret Dance on Tuesday.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-13 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Heart of Maryland' in 7 parts. Cabaret dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-13
Summary:

The Devil,' a production of Associated Producers' starring George Arliss, will be presented at the Coronet Theatre this evening. It is noted that the film is directed by James Young. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-13 - 1922-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Heart of Maryland' in 7 parts. Cabaret dance on Tuesday.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Devil,' and Larry Semon in 'The Suitor.' Kowloon Theatre: 9 p.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets, $1 each. 5.45 p.m., invitation matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-18
Summary:

Mr. George Arliss in 'The Devil,' from his famous stage success, a supreme photoplay triumph. Also Larry Semon in the two-part comedy special, 'The Suitor.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

In happy contrast with the dramatic force of 'The Devil' is the joyous abandon of 'The Suitor' in the Coronet Theatre's current programme. Larry Semon appears in the comedy.