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: 1920-08-06
Summary:

It is a coincidence that the Coronet Theatre should at present be showing a Pathe Gazette which includes pictures of Lieut. Lockyear [sic] performing some sensational stunts on an aeroplane in Arizona. Reuter reports in our today's issue that both Lockyear and his assistant were killed at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-23
Summary:

The 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' has again done well in securing the fine film 'Rio Grande.' With his picturization of Augustus Thomas' drama, Edwin Carewe falls in line with the best producer-directors of the screen. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26
Summary:

You would hardly expect any man to need an introduction to his widow; in fact, you wouldn't expect a man to be able to meet his widow, but both of these happen in 'Respectable By Proxy,' the romantic comedy that J. Stuart Blackton has concocted with a generous dash of spice,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-14
Summary:

A breakdown of the electric light and power last night at ten o'clock threw a part of the city into darkness for three quarters of an hour and suspended work at the S. C. M. Post office for that period. Mr. Ray advises us that patrons of the Coronet Theatre who left owing to the stoppage…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Mr. Ray has been fortunate in securing the first Indian film, produced in Calcutta, entitled 'Lumpy wins the Calcutta Sweep.' This is a two-reel comedy bristling with good humour. The principal artistes taking part in the film are Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough, of…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

Hongkong will very soon be able to boast a first-class cinema hall, and one blot on the name of the Colony will thereby be erased. The necessary capital is already available for a big scheme which will not only incorporate the projected new house of entertainment but will also secure valuable…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre promises highly dramatic entertainment tonight in 'The Web of Deceit,' starring the beautiful Dolores Cassinelli. The first picture in which Edwin Carewe figures as producer, as well as director, this Pathe features unwinds a modern society drama…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-02
Summary:

The Web of Deceit,' is being successfully shown at The Coronet. Miss Dolores Cassinelli makes the picture doubly interesting by faithfully portraying both roles. The other members of the cast have been carefully selected and included Mitchell Harris, Franklyn Hanna, Hugh Cameron and Letty…

132
Headline: The Normand Way
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-22
Summary:

There is no sweeter or more fascinating girl on the screen than Mabel Normand. In 'Pinto' at the Coronet, she 'peps' and whirls through the play like the little hurricane of hilarity that she is.

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

Madge Kennedy finds a role dear to her heart in her latest Goldwyn release. 'Strictly Confidential' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre, beginning tonight. The programme is also noteworthy as introducing a new Rolin comedy star, Beatrice La Plante, to Hongkong audiences. Film synopsis…

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet's new photoplay, 'The Deadlier Sex,' showing for four days commencing today, at the Coronet Theatre. Bayard Veiller is the author of this Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe film. Film synopsis included.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-05
Summary:

No expense seems to have been spared in the production of the uproarious comedy 'Captain Kidd's Kids,' which is being screened at the Coronet, and which features the inimitable Harold Lloyd in the role of a prospective bridegroom, with Bebe Daniels and Harry Pollard. Film plot…

136
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-09
Summary:

When 'Back to God's Country' is shown on the screen at the Coronet Theatre, beginning today, it will represent the accomplishment of a task of incredible magnitude. There is an introduction of the scenes. It is sure to be a big demand for seats.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

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Headline: Eye for Eye'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-17
Summary:

In this Nazimova Production, which is drawing crowded houses to the Coronet, we have seven reels of the most absorbing and deeply interesting drama that it has been our good fortune to see for some time.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23
Summary:

The spectacular photo-play version of Zane Grey's famous novel, 'The Light of Western Stars,' will tonight add yet another link to the chain of masterpiece productions which are being screened during the Coronet's present super-season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…