A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' in which Mary Pickford takes the principal role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

The visitor to 'Tol'able David,' the Barthelmess film showing at the Coronet, comes away with the pleasant impression of having seen, at last, a picture which, without being extravagantly unreal, contains many truly dramatic scenes. Hergesheimer's gripping story has received…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

Tol'able David,' now at the Coronet, will appeal especially to those whose cry as 'Better and Brighter Pictures.' Adapted from a story by a noted author, and superbly played Richard Barthelmess and a strong cast, this film has received glowing notices wherever it has been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

It is unfortunate that a picture of such merit as 'Tol'able David' has been given a title, which although familiar enough in America, is not so readily comprehensible in an English colony. The drawing power of a name is a real thing, and it is hoped that an unfortunate title will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

It is hard to do justice to the vital feeling of the story of 'Tol'able David.' There are scenes of tenderness, love and pathos. The acting is superb, Richard Barthelmess and the supporting cast not wasting a gesture or omitting a single telling experience. A play like 'Tol…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' is amongst the few superb productions. It has discarded all the hackneyed tricks of camera and all the warily familiar situations. There is a world of tenderness and human feeling in the story. More pictures like 'Tol'able David' will be welcome in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

Mary Pickford has a romance in 'Through the Back Door' to be presented today at the Coronet. Film synopsis included. 'Through the Back Door' shows Mary Pickford at her best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Hongkong can laugh itself hoarse during the next week, for there comes to the Colony this evening one of the funniest comedies ever made, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The film is not all laughter but has many other admirable qualities. Film plot included. 'Potash and Perlmutter'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20
Summary:

Predictions that Hongkong would be quick to appreciate the famous play 'Potash and Perlmutter,' now that is being screened at last, were fulfiled in the Coronet Theatre last night. Film synopsis included. Among the spectacular scenes is a cabaret setting with chorus girls from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
Summary:

Odious is the only word for the villain in 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Film synopsis included. People seeing this picture enjoy watching some magnificent dancing. Ziegfeld Follies chorus for the ballet. Remembering that this is only one notable touch in the picture now showing at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Stimulating as the fine, Spring weather is the delightful comedy now showing at the Coronet Theatre – 'Potash and Perlmutter,' the film version of the famous play. Stimulating the picture is for many reasons. The humour is excellent. The dramatic interest is exceptionally well. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

Showing again at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the great First National film, 'The Fighting Blade,' a romantic tale of the wars between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. Cinema-goers who remember 'Tol'able David' will require no further warranty of the excellence…