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: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, 'The Prodigal Judge,' proclaimed by Vitagraph the greatest picture they have produced.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, The Prodigal Judge and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. Cabaret dance tomorrow at 9.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-13
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' which the Vitagraph Company reckon to be their best picture so far, is coming to Coronet Theatre this week. The story is written by Vaughan [sic] Kester. Miss Jean Paige who will be remembered as Jessie Gordon in 'Black Beauty' stars as the heroine and a very…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14 - 1923-02-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, The Prodigal Judge and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: K. F. C. dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15 - 1923-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performance of The Prodigal Judge. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday to Saturday, H. B. Warner in 'The White Dove.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Otis Skinner in Kismet. Kowloon Theatre: Today 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The White Dove.' Sunday, Feb. 18, The Prodigal Judge.

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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide. Showing with Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

An unusually interesting attraction beginning at the Coronet tomorrow, is the film version of Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda.' It is a great theatrical hit, with Miss Fay Compton and a brilliant cast is one of the outstanding successes of the London season. The Metro Company…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' Metro's superb presentation of this world-famous classic.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

Metro Pictures were astute enough to let Rex Ingram have a free hand to direct 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' which result the screen version compares very favourably with the book and stage play. Coronet is still providing screening of the film this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

In 'The Prisoner of Zenda' the Coronet has secured another powerful drawing card, based on Anthony Hope's novel. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Hearts are Trumps,' a film adaptation of the old Drury Lane melodrama by Cecil Raleigh is proving a big draw at the Coronet. Alice Terry, of 'Prisoner of Zenda' fame, has the starring role, and the picture was made by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The famous old melodrama, showing at the Coronet this week, lends itself admirably to the requirements of the cinema. Alice Terry, of 'Prisoner of Zenda' fame, has the leading role. The direction is Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a quick moving drama starring Herbert Rawlinson, will occupy the screen at the Star tonight til Saturday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.' Tonight at the Grand: Last performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a film made from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, is now screening at the Star. Film plot included.