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: 1920-01-29
Summary:

By special request 'De Luxe Annie' is to be repeated tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Friday will be the last performance of 'Dodging a Million.' On Tuesday next, 'The Better ‘Ole' will be shown. It was produced in England, and written by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

For one week, George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's big British production 'The Better 'Ole' featuring Charles Rock. Book at the Coronet. February 3 remarks: Under the distinguished patronage of H. E. The Governor, H. E. Vice-admiral…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-02
Summary:

The Better' Ole' or 'The Romance of Old Bill,' the film which attracted hundreds of thousands of people to the cinema theatres in Great Britain and proved even more popular, if that were possible, in the United States of America, is to be shown at the Coronet for seven days,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03
Summary:

The enterprising Coronet management has secured a British photoplay and this popular little theatre will be filled tonight, for the picture is no other than 'The Better ‘Ole,' adapted from the play which had such a successful run at the Oxford Theatre in London and which in turn had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-05
Summary:

On Friday at 11 a.m., a special gala performance will be given to the great British picture 'The Better ‘ole' at the Coronet Theatre. Fifty percent of the proceeds are to be devoted to a fund to be announced.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-06
Summary:

Tuesday saw the commencement of the world renowned play by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather and Captain Arthur Eliot entitled 'The Better ‘Ole.' This film has the distinction of not only eclipsing all English records for a photoplay, but also of having made more money for the Strand Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor was present at the Coronet Theatre yesterday morning when 'The Better ‘Ole' was screened. His Excellency expressed himself as well-pleased with the picture. The children of the Garrison School were invited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07
Summary:

Bairnsfather's 'The Better Ole' is to be screened again tonight. It is advised to book seats, as latecomers are being turned away from full houses. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight! First two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial 'The Circus King' featuring the daredevil of the screen Eddie Polo. February 9 remarks: Final performance of 'The Better 'Ole.' Booking at the Theatre. February 10 remarks: Mabel Normand in 'Mickey…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05
Summary:

A cinematograph adaptation of Tom Gallon's novel, 'The Lackey and the Lady,' and an announcement made regarding it at a 'trade' show on March 6 last year, were the subjects of an action for damages for slander brought by Mr. Thomas Bentley, film producer, against Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

A splendid programme is being presented at Kowloon Theatre tonight. The opening film is the ever-popular Coronet Review, which contains pictures of the Far Eastern Olympic, including very full accounts of the South China football team. The principal item is an all-British production, 'Alf…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15 - 1922-12-15
Summary:

All next week, we are showing Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers' and Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' After which we shall show George Arliss in 'Disraeli' and Otis Skinner in 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Whatever else you do during the Xmas holidays, you must go to the Coronet to see Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy.' The little house that shows the big pictures will surpass itself during the holidays. Tonight till Sunday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.'…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

As 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' featuring Mary Pickford finishes its run at the Coronet Theatre, 'Disraeli,' a film version of a play of that name by Louis N. Parker becomes the next week's attraction at the Coronet. Featuring the charming view of life, the film is based on…