A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

The Crimson Gardenia' is the most perfect film that the Coronet has yet screened. The musical programme that the Coronet orchestra supplies to accompany it is on the same high level. Owen Moore gives a good account of himself. In addition to it, there is a striking Pathe Newsreel and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre on Sunday. It is announced that, next week's attraction will be 'Disraeli.' 'Disraeli' is a film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker. Mr. George Arliss,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-01
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great British statesman of that name, was to have been the New Year attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The Chinese postal officials who now look after the British mails in Shanghai have, however, mislaid the film. To that circumstance is due the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

A famous film version of the famous play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

A film version of the stage play of that name by Louis N. Parker, 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. It is noted that George Arliss previously appeared in 'The Devil.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Disraeli,' a picture based on the life of the great Earl of Beaconsfield, was shown for the first time at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Mr. Louis N. Parker, while Mr. George Arliss is in the title role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

Disraeli,' a film version of the stage play of the same name starring George Arliss, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Ruling Passion,' in which George Arliss takes the principal role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. It is noted that George Arliss has previous been appeared on the screen in 'Disraeli.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Ruling Passion,' in which George Arliss takes the leading role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time tomorrow. It is noted that George Arliss has previous been appeared on the screen in 'Disraeli' and 'The Devil.' Film synopsis included.