A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-04
Summary:

The high standard of excellence at which the Coronet has always aimed and has succeeded in well establishing is sustained by the pleasing programme being given tonight and tomorrow. This includes an absorbing drama entitled 'The Children of the House.' Film synopsis included. In…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

5
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' now being shown at the Coronet, is another Metro production. Film synopsis included. As a story, the film is rather stereotyped, but there are numerous passages providing plenty of humour and excitement. To add to the attractiveness of the programme, there is a Harold Lloyd…

6
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

8
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' 'Around the Town' and Lloyd comedy. At 7.15 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of the Pathe serials 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-12
Summary:

Yesterday was commenced the first two episodes of 'Pirate Gold' at the Coronet, and, as promised by the management, the film is a welcome departure from the usual serial story hitherto shown in Hong Kong. Of the dramatic variety, the film is relieved by flashes of humour which come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Romance' ends its run in the Coronet Theatre with tonight's performance. Tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'Trumpet Island' once more and during the first four days of the next week 'The Prodigal Judge,' a swell Vitagraph picture, will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge' is showing tonight till Thursday at The Coronet. It's a Vitagraph picture.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. to Thur. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. Cabaret Dance tomorrow at 9 p.m. February 14 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - K. F. C. Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to present a Vitagraph Company production entitled 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Miss Jean Paige whose performance in 'Black Beauty' gained her popularity. The film is based on an American novel of the same name. With vivid scenes from Tennessee and…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-15 - 1923-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performance of 'The Prodigal Judge.' Kowloon Theatre: Thur.-Sat., H. B. Warner in 'The White Dove.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. & Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Wed. Feb. 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tue. Feb. 20, Cabaret Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' Ilustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15, Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge' [sic].