A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

The Lamb' a five reel comedy drama with Douglas Fairbanks in the title role is the main feature of the Coronet programme. Film plot included. The programme also included a couple of really good comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

The highest water-mark in the art of dramatic expression has been attained by Frank Keenan in the series of dramatic photoplays in which he features. Of this list of successes must be mentioned 'The Master Man,' the portrayal of which character calls for the best he is able to give of…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Eight reels of uproarious fun, Harold Lloyd in his latest vehicle 'Girl Shy,' 8000 feet of spills and thrills funnier than 'Dr. Jack,' more exciting than 'Safet Last' [sic]. February 21 remarks: Funnier than 'Grandma's Boy.' February 28 remarks:…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for one week only, Harold Lloyd in his latest million dollar comedy, 'Girl Shy,' funnier than 'Grandma's Boy,' more exciting than 'Safety Last.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.30, Harold Lloyd was great in 'Safety Last,' equally great is Dorothy Devore in 'Hold Your Breath.'