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: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-20
Summary:

Today till Thursday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the burial in Westminster Abbey of an unknown British warrior and Mitchell Lewis in 'Children of Banishment.' Also British Gazette and 'Vod-a-Vil.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' a most impressive screen picture of the burial in Westminster Abbey of an unknown British warrior with appropriate musical setting by a largely augmented orchestra. Also Mitchell Lewis in 'Children of Banishment,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-17
Summary:

A film recording the entire proceedings, of the ceremonial connected with the burial of an unknown British soldier in the haloed precincts of Westminster Abbey, has been received in Hong Kong and will be shown by Mr. Ray at the Coronet Theatre. It is the first time the film has been shown in the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-21 - 1921-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet management beg to announce that in response to the many requests received, special screenings of the historical and impressive film, the burial of the unknown warrior will be shown this afternoon at 2.30, 3.15 and 4 p.m. Special admission prices: 40 and 30 cents. Today at 5.15, 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 sharp and matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., the British masterpiece, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre: For two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., the British masterpiece, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' 8 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Shermon [sic]. Also Coronet Review, the latest newsreel of the world. November 4 Remarks: Our own Topical Film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Final showing today, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. Also our own Topical Film, the latest newsreel of the world.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today only, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' with special music.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 6 reels of joy. Also Felix Cartoon, Prizma Colour Film and our own Topical. At usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

The Coronet: November 5th to 10th, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' Also our own Topical and Prizma colour. The Star: Today to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also Prizma music film and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'Felix Loses Out' (Prizma Colour) and our own Topical. Usual prices.