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: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Blackmail,' starring Viola Dana, is the Sunday's picture at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included. Besides, a couple of films are announced for next week's programme of the Coronet. One of them is 'Flower of the North,' a tale based on a novel of James Oliver…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Blackmail' on Sunday. Next week, Coronet will be screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood and Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Filmdom's latest fashion is the dual role. Mary Pickford fell victim to it with 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' and now Charlie Chaplin has allotted himself two parts in 'The Idle Class.' 'The Idle Class' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class.' Another big attraction is 'Flower of the North' which is based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. Beautiful sceneries and a rugged tale of romance are the highlights of the movie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-23
Summary:

The Idle Class,' revealing Charlie Chaplin in a dual role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Another attraction is the capital Vitagraph picture 'Flower of the North' featuring Pauline Starke and Henry B. Walthall. It is adapted from the story written by James…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

The Idle Class,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Another attraction is 'Flower of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Flower of the North,' a film based on the novel by James Oliver Curwood. The film exhibits scenes from the mountains of Northern Oregon. Concurrently with 'Flower of the North,' the Coronet management is screening Charlie Chaplin'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a picture having a stage setting of London entitled, 'The Road to London,' featuring Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

How does an hour or so in dear old London appeal to you? What would you give to see the familiar sights of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, or the homely old Thames? You can. If you see 'The Road to London,' which commences today at the Coronet, you will be taken right back to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Road to London.' The story is written around the adventure of a young American, played by Bryant Washburn. The picture includes scenes from the Strand, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Bridge, Hyde Park Corner, Windsor, Maidenhead etc. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

I almost wish I hadn't come, it made me feel so homesick. But I did enjoy it' was a remark overheard outside the Coronet today after the first showing of 'The Road to London.' Bryant Washburn takes the leading role. Film plot included. To those people who enjoy a really funny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Road to London.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet has consented to postpone 'Nanook of the North' and screen 'The Road to London' and 'Saturday Morning' for one more day. 'Saturday Morning,' a two-reel Robin Comedy featuring Sunshine Sammy, is responsible for more laughter than many a comedy…