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: 1919-05-19
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre has secured another top-hole film entitled 'More Trouble.' This picture was shown last night along with Pathe British Gazette, and a Keystone comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

M. Simon, a Pathe camera expert, is arriving in Hongkong today on the s.s. Chenan under engagement to Hongkong Amusements Ld. He has made quite a number of reel pictures of current happenings, industrial activities, etc., in Shanghai. It is Mr Ray's intention to film events in Canton and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

A review on the acting of Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' which being shown at the Coronet. The film also co-starred by Hardee Kirkland and Lydia Yeamans Titus. A comedy and Pathe's British Gazette are also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Although censorship considerations prevent local cinema-goers from seeing 'Shadows,' Lon Chaney's picture, which the Coronet Theatre had planned to show this week, compensation is forthcoming in the film substituted. This is 'Sowing the Wind,' the screen version of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

The disappointment felt among local cinema-goers yesterday morning when it was learned that Lon Chaney's picture 'Shadows' could not be shown owing to the censor's decision, was forgotten in the evening when 'Sowing the Wind' was screened in its place. 'Sowing…