A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The China Mail News 1923-05-26
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26
Summary:

Priscilla Dean will be seen for the last time in 'Conflict' at the Coronet today. Sunday's picture is to be 'The Sporting Duchess,' a superb film version of the famous Drury Lane drama of that name, and Norma Talmadge will arrive on Monday in 'Smilin' Through…

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Headline: Smilin Through': At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

In 'Smilin' Through,' Norma Talmadge delighted crowded audiences at the Coronet yesterday. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'The Eternal Flame'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is the star of 'The Eternal Flame,' the current attraction at the Coronet. The story is adapted from the novel 'The Duchesse de Langaise' by Balzac. The supporting actor also included Conway Tearle, who had been quite up to the standard when she set in '…

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'; 'One Exciting Night'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is providing big draw in Coronet. 'One Exciting Night,' Griffith's mystery film, starring Carol Dempster, will be followed next. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'One Exciting Night'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet is announcing the last two nights of Griffith's mystery film 'One Exciting Night.' Film plot included.

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Headline: Estelle Taylor: A Real Romance of the Screen
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Headline: One Exciting Night': Great Picture at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

D.W. Griffith's latest film 'One Exciting Night,' a United Artists release, starring Porter Strong, was shown at the Coronet. This picture is different from 'Orphans of the Storm.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Grandeur That Was Rome': Another Big Drama for the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Jaded movie fans man now experience the Big Thrill. It is called 'Nero' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next Monday. Details included.

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Headline: Nero': Great Picture at Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox super special, opens at the Coronet tonight. Written by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards, 'Nero' discloses a tale of Ancient Rome. Film plot included.

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Headline: Nero': Classical Fox Film at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

A film review of 'Nero,' the feature which is screening at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: Nero': Spectacular Picture at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Nero is drawing great crowds at the Coronet. Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy were the authors of the story. The cast included Jacques Gretillat, Alexander Salvini, Paulett Duval, Edy Darcleo [sic], Violet Mersereau. Film plot included.

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Headline: Nero': A Vivid Picture of Rome
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox powerful master picture, is now showing at the Coronet. Production and plot details included.

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Headline: Nero'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Nero!' That has been the catchword of movie fans all week. Nothing but 'Nero' An exception, of course may be made in favour of Wish Wynne, but the Kowloon folk have been monopolising her. And 'Nero' is at the Coronet. Film plot included.