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

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going present 'Salome,' a photoplay made from the play of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The photoplay features Nazimova and is based on the theme of Strauss opera. The artistic beauty of the setting is carefully studied in the film and objectionable matters are…

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

This week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Salome' featuring Nazimova. Some of the audience might get puzzled by the unusual presentation of the tragedy. However, Greek drama students will recognize the similarities. The story is not very pleasant but is discreetly handled.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Last night, Coronet Theatre screened 'Salome' which is a completely original development in motion pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the D. W. Griffith production entitled 'The Love Flower,' for two more days. On the other hand, tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening 'Salome.'