A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance,' 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 1 to 4), 'The Lily of Poverty Flat' and comedies. Booking at Robinson's. August 4 remarks: Griffith's masterpiece. August 4 remarks: 'Three Weeks' at 5.15 p.m. August 5 remarks: Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

For the first time, last night, at the Coronet Theatre, the public of Hong Kong had an opportunity of seeing D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance.' It attracted more audience than the super-production 'The Daughter of the Gods.' The theme which Mr. Griffith selected for his…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The Coronet in its latest enterprise! We have now made arrangements to purchase the rights of the big pictures that we show. As the fruits of this new venture, we invite you to witness 'Intolerance' tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'Intolerance.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

There will never be another $2,000,000 picture. There will never be another 'Intolerance.' If you have not seen the screen's most glorious production, do not miss this last opportunity.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; that D. W. Griffith is among film producers! 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: Cinema Treat
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre management, with characteristic enterprise, is arranging that the Hong Kong public may have a further opportunity of seeing those two magnificent films, 'Hearts of the World,' and 'Intolerance.' The first named is to be screened at 5.15 and 9.10 today…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

When we tell you that it costs us $2 a minute to show 'The Devil's Passkey' at Wo Ping Theatre more than it cost to screen either 'Hearts of the World' or 'Intolerance,' you can perhaps realise that it must be a great picture. The Coronet Orchestra will provide…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid.' December 12-14 Remarks: It didn't mention the theatre's name.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Phenomenal business has been experienced by Northern cinemas fortunate enough to secure Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy, 'The Kid,' according to reports received locally. In Shanghai, it crowded the Victoria Theatre for two weeks at $2 per seat, and after a further four nights…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

The most noteworthy feature of Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' after the acting of the great comedian himself is the wonderful performance of the boy actor Jackie Coogan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-19 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., 'Other Men's Shoes' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. This wonderful comedy has everywhere been proclaimed the great comedian's finest picture, even better than 'Shoulder Arms.' Jackie Coogan has been acclaimed the cleverest child actor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Special Dance. Tickets $2 each.