A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

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

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-18
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Mr. Anthony Hope may rightly be called the creator of the country of Ruritania, about which so many romances and plays are written nowadays. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is so well-known to the general public that it is a matter of general interest to see how the film version compares with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous romance, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' as adapted for the screen, continues to draw large houses to the Coronet. Admirers of the book will be pleased to hear that the picture has not been changed out of all likeness to the original. The Coronet is to be commended…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Sunday only, 'The Kentucky Derby.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Terry in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Oh boy! What a picture, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Those who see Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' his newest National attraction, at the Coronet Theatre this week, probably never will forget the courtroom scene. Film synopsis included. There are only two brief subtitles during his recital, which occupies about ten minutes of the picture…

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Headline: Help! Help!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-12
Summary:

I'm in 'Trouble,' Jackie Coogan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Itallian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, (farewell performance) 'Traviata.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Little Jackie Coogan is always welcome at the Coronet. Today in his latest film 'Trouble,' he will be received with special pleasure. Film plot included. The second picture is Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The film is quite the best comedy yet turned out by the sad-faced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Although Jackie Coogan is the featured attraction on the Coronet bill this week, it is no disparagement to him to say that this is only one of several big hits in the programme. For instance, we know a good many people who will leave the theatre thinking of nothing else but Buster Keaton. He is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, concert and minstrel show by members of the St. Louis Club. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Jackie Coogan and Buster Keaton, per media of the Coronet screen, continue to delight film fans in town. Jackie appears in 'Trouble.' Buster Keaton is becoming most familiar here, and advance reports were quite correct in announcing 'The Boat' as his best to date.