A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, 'the little house which shows the big picture,' which has been undergoing an extensive renovation, reopens on Saturday for four days with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' a seven-part melodrama filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James…

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

In more than one sense 'Trumpet Island' is a big film. The story was written by Gouverneur Morris and adapted by Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

Reputation' should pack the Coronet this week because aside from the gripping nature of the story, the acting of Priscilla Dean is quite wonderful. Miss Dean's acting is highly praised.

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-20
Summary:

Flame of the Desert' at the Coronet shows how a good story should be told with plot and counter-plot. Geraldine Farrar is playing the leading role. Film synopsis included.

105
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet goes all out for fun with its present programme and very successfully too. There is a two-part comedy which is amusingly nonsensical. There is 'The Dear Departed' in which 'Snub' Pollard finds himself constantly in hot water. The humour of 'All Dolled Up…

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-07
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Whip' clearly shows why the stage version proved so enormously successful. For those like a spirited film in which interest is always at a high pitch Coronet is the place.

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-24
Summary:

Unusual skill and daring have made 'The Whispering Chorus,' the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, one of the most powerful and arresting film dramas ever screened. Film synopsis included. This evening, H. E. the Governor and party will visit the Coronet Theatre expressly to…

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

The remarkable comedy and dramatic talents of charming Madge Kennedy find ample scope in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' an intensely thrilling Goldwyn picture shown at the Coronet Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included. In the same programme are the latest Topical Budget, devoted mainly…

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's 'The Love Expert,' will be seen for four days at the Coronet Theatre, commencing Sunday. Adapted from an original story on which John Emerson and Anita Loos collaborated. Film synopsis included.

110
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre's capital programme is now drawing capacity houses. The interesting topical gazette succumbs to the prevailing infection in more than one place. Harold Lloyd's masterpiece 'Number Please' is also included. Film synopsis included. Another film, 'The…

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Spectacular scenes of a burning ship and an explosion at sea are presented with realism in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the story of crime, love, and courage showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Based on the book by E. W. Hornung, this Vitagraph masterpiece transposes to the…

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Dead Men Tell No Tales,' the tremendous melodrama of dark deeds and breathless perils, hight romance and startling surprises continues to draw crowded houses at the Coronet Theatre. The film is based on the famous story by E. W. Hornung. The explosion of the ship at sea is presented with…

113
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-08
Summary:

There is nothing sensational, nothing thrilling about 'Smouldering Embers,' this evening's big Coronet Theatre attraction, but there is something impressive, something dramatic. Film synopsis included.

114
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece 'The Kid' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. This wonderful comedy has everywhere been proclaimed the great comedian's finest picture, even better than 'Shoulder Arms.' Jackie Coogan has been acclaimed the cleverest child actor…

115
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's new production, 'The Kid,' featuring Jackie Coogan, has already established a reputation for itself in Hongkong. It was shown to crowded houses – not a seat vacant for the first time yesterday. Film review included.

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Few there were who, before they saw Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' ever imagined that the whimsical little comedian was capable of such pathos. Just such another surprise is provided by Nazimova in 'The Brat,' the remarkably fine picture which the coronet management have…

118
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Nazimova, the famous Russian film star who will be seen in 'The Brat' at the Coronet in the New Year, has gone far since she made her debut in a little obscure village on the shores of the Black Sea. A notable supporting feature in the Coronet's New Year programme will be the…

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Aptly is Nazimova, the Russian star who takes the chief part in 'The Brat,' the wonderful picture which the Coronet management are screening tonight and during the New Year holidays. It is clearly the same Nazimova that lifted 'Revelation' and 'The Red Lantern'…

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-12
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's wonderful comedy 'The Kid' ingeniously clever, irresistibly humorous, comes to the Coronet Theatre again this evening.