A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Today, last matinee 'The Frozen Warning.' Tomorrow, last performance of 'Thais.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Thais,' ordinary matinee prices. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 5 and 6. At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System,' ten parts. February 27 remarks: 'The Voice of Conscience,' ordinary matinee prices.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Two big pictures: at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer' and Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard'; at 9.15 p.m., Goldywn [sic] presents Mary Garden in 'Thais' in 7 parts. December 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's. December 16 Remarks: The most famous story of Anatole France, the great French novelist.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity.' At ordinary prices. This Coronet is also breaking another record by showing three super-production in one day: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Timetable of performances. December 25th to 27th. Thursday, December 25th: at 2.30 p.m., 'The Frozen Warning' and 'The Candy Kid'; at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais'; at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.' Friday, December 26th, at 2.30 and 9.15 p.m., '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15, last performance of 'Thais.' At 9.15 p.m., last showing of 'The Frozen Warning.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Charlotte, the greatest woman skater in 'The Frozen Warning.' Also Billy West in 'The Candy Kid.' At 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Heart of Humanity.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Go with 'Dodging a Million.' Goldwyn made it: this means a good story, magnificent photography and a perfect setting. Vide 'The Barrier,' 'The Auction Block' and 'Thais.' Mabel Normand stars in it: if you saw Mabel Normand in 'Mickey,' you know…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., 'Thais.' Ordinary matinee prices. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 5 and 6. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell and George Walsh in 'The Honor System' in 10 parts. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Not for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine to make 'Polly of the Circus' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture; you have not yet forgotten the wonderful acting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-13
Summary:

Thais' was screened for the first time at the Coronet last night. The merits of the picture are unquestioned. Anatole France's virile story is here treated in a magnificent way. The character of 'Thais' is well sustained by the famous actress Mary Garden. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-12
Summary:

The one and only Mary Garden is the star of 'Thais,' the new Goldwyn photoplay from the famous novel by Anatole France, which is to be seen at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight is the last opportunity to see Anatole France's wonderful picture 'Thais.' It is full of gorgeous scenery and splendid acting.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has achieved another huge success in local picture circles. A week ago they provided a screening of a thrilling picture, 'Thais,' starring Mary Garden. In-depth plot and review were included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…