A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Potash and Perlmutter' which is taken from the popular stories published in the Saturday Evening Post for the last nine years, this evening. The author himself has not only helped the director to produce the movie but also wrote the subtitles himself…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Potash and Perlmutter.' With Abe and Morris as one of the most lovable characters sever screened, the film promises to acquire further fame as one of the most thoroughly liked pictures the colony has seen.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The picture is one of the most enjoyable one ever shown in the colony.

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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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Jaded movie fans may now experience the big thrill! It is called 'Nero,' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. As the idea of the stupendous cast may be gleaned from the fact that in one scene 65,000 people were employed. Most spectacular films resort to artifice for their…

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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'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Nero' which was widely famous in the Rivoli Theatre when it was screened there. The film is true to Roman history throughout and is gathering widespread appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

See Venice and die' is an old adage. See 'Nero' at the Coronet and sigh – for the chance of seeing again. 'Nero' is a spectacle that cannot be forgotten. Film synopsis included. The photographing was done in Italy, with the actual localities of the story as the scenes.…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the William Fox attraction 'Nero.' Mr. Fox sent Mr. J. Gordon Edwards to Rome so that proper characters and proper atmosphere might be secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…