A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre has secured another top-hole film entitled 'More Trouble.' This picture was shown last night along with Pathe British Gazette, and a Keystone comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

A review on the acting of Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' which being shown at the Coronet. The film also co-starred by Hardee Kirkland and Lydia Yeamans Titus. A comedy and Pathe's British Gazette are also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Shermon [sic]. Also Coronet Review, the latest newsreel of the world. November 4 Remarks: Our own Topical Film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'Felix Loses Out' (Prizma Colour) and our own Topical. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Tom Moore and Isobel Elsom in 'The Harbour Lights.' The Star: Today till Monday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Son of Kissing Cup.' Also Century Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Signal Tower.' Also Inkwell Comedy and our own Topical. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Little John Revue Co. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Count'; 'Easy Street'; 'The Immigrant.' Also Felix cat cartoon, our own Topical and B. A. T. Film of Kingtenchan. Owing to the enormous success of this programme, it will be repeated tomorrow.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

For one day more, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Count'; 'Easy Street'; 'The Immigrant.' Also Felix Cartoon and our own Topical Film. The enormous success of our wonderful all-comedy programme compels us to postpone the showing of Reginald Denny's great dramatic…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Strongheart (the wonder dog) in 'The Love Master' with Lilian [sic] Rich, a First National attraction. Also 'Masters of China,' our own Topical and Felix the Cat Cartoon.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

There are so many notable features about 'Merry-Go-Round,' the big Universal film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The leading role is taken by Mary Philbin, the Universal's 'find' of the year; George Siegmann, Norman Kerry, Anton Vaverka. Film plot…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.' Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5 sharp, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents at the Coronet. And 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.25, $1.50 and 80 cents at the World.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

The Merry-Go-Round' comes to a conclusion at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture is directed by Rupert Julian. The cast included Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, George Siegmann. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5 sharp, 7.10 and 9.15, final performances of 'Merry-Go-Round.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'My American Wife,' a Paramount picture, and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker.' Also our own Topical and B. A. T. Scenic. Tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' 12 wonderful…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big Coronet success. All records were broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' Also our own Topical. February 28 Remarks: Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'K - The Unknown.'