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: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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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: 1923-11-26
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: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Although censorship considerations prevent local cinema-goers from seeing 'Shadows,' Lon Chaney's picture, which the Coronet Theatre had planned to show this week, compensation is forthcoming in the film substituted. This is 'Sowing the Wind,' the screen version of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

The disappointment felt among local cinema-goers yesterday morning when it was learned that Lon Chaney's picture 'Shadows' could not be shown owing to the censor's decision, was forgotten in the evening when 'Sowing the Wind' was screened in its place. 'Sowing…