A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

The highest water-mark in the art of dramatic expression has been attained by Frank Keenan in the series of dramatic photoplays in which he features. Of this list of successes must be mentioned 'The Master Man,' the portrayal of which character calls for the best he is able to give of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

The screen's new sensational beauty, 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

Hongkong's cinema-goers can depend on seeing something distinctly unusual in 'Merry-Go-Round,' the notable Universal production which comes to the Coronet this evening, as the feature attraction for the next few days. 'Merry-Go-Round' is unusual because the producer has…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

In the fast receding days before the war, the most dazzling centre of Europe was Vienna, which had a romantic glamour hard to find anywhere else. This is the setting that has been utilized to the best possible advantage by the master hand who conceived the 'Merry-Go-Round,' the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, a Universal super-Jewel, directed by Rupert Julian, presented by Carl Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09
Summary:

Last night saw a big house at the Coronet, the cinema-loving public being curious to see for themselves something of a picture that has a catchy title and that has been proclaimed a big draw by men who matter in the film world of other countries. 'The Merry-Go-Round' is certainly on…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Final performances of 'Merry-Go-Round.' Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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: 1925-01-10
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round' is now approaching the close of a successful run at the Coronet. It is a romance of caste, the two principal characters being an organ grinder and a young Count of the Austrian Court. The role of the poor organ grinder is taken with rare skill by Mary Philbin. The '…

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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.'