A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

The programme at the popular Coronet Theatre including Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Max Linder. They're all Rufus J. Wallingford films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

There is a big attraction offering at the Coronet Theatre tonight when 'The Escape' will be screened for the first time in Hong Kong. This is one of D. W. Griffith's famous pictures. It is a story which will make people think and as usual, it is magnificently staged. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

D. W. Griffith, who is responsible for tonight's fine picture at the Coronet, 'The Escape.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-20
Summary:

Last night there were packed houses in Coronet Theatre with film screening 'The Escape' starring Lilian Gish and 'Charlie in the Police' starring Charlie Chaplin. Tonight the Coronet management is showing 'The Mysterious Client' with Mrs. Vernon Castle in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Coronet Theatre last evening, when a most interesting and exciting new film was screened entitled 'The Secret Client.' The picture is a very fine one and particularly clear. A 'Charlie Chaplin' film was also shown and was greatly appreciated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24
Summary:

Mr. Douglas Fairbanks is coming to the Coronet Theatre. See advt.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-28
Summary:

The management of the Coronet advertised this undoubtedly fine Triangle production as the finest photoplay they had ever seen. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-01
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette showing the Armistice celebrations at Home and the surrender of some of the vessels of the German Fleet is attracting good crowds to the Coronet Theatre. Yesterday, at the two sessions, there were full houses. In advertising the film, the Coronet management advised…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-04
Summary:

The high standard of excellence at which the Coronet has always aimed and has succeeded in well establishing is sustained by the pleasing programme being given tonight and tomorrow. This includes an absorbing drama entitled 'The Children of the House.' Film synopsis included. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-04
Summary:

Two new pictures were showing in the Coronet Theatre: 'The Children in the House' and a Harold Lloyd film 'Swing Your Partners.' The British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515 is still showing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Two crowded houses last evening thoroughly enjoyed the good fare provided at the Coronet. The programme included British Gazette, Fatty in 'His Wife's Mistake,' Douglas Fairbanks in 'Flirting with Fate' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09
Summary:

Packed houses are greeting the all-comedy programme at the Coronet Theatre this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09
Summary:

Comedy seems to draw audiences to Coronet Theatre. Douglas Fairbanks' comedy, or pictures starring Fat Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin were the reasons for bringing a full house. The management of Coronet also provides four reasons why audiences don't need to fear to catch influenza in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-14
Summary:

Stranded' at the Coronet Theatre is the sort of picture that an intelligent person can sit out without shame. 'Love and a Savage' is something novel in the comedy line, and vastly tickled last night's crowd.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The Coronet is drawing large houses owing to the screening of 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Film plot included. A Keystone comedy is also in the programme. Tonight the escapades of a school girl who saves her father from ruin will be shown, entitled 'Madcap Madge.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Madcap Madge' is drawing packed houses. With an eye to wholesome production, the management of the Coronet has always screened the nest. 'Madcap Madge' is in this category. It is a comedy of unusual interest that cannot fail to please and amuse the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

Mr. Ray, the manager of the Coronet has a knack for pleasing his patrons by selecting 'The Desert Man' to screen and have been drawing a bumper house for the past few days. The film was starred by William S. Hart. An Essanay Comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin is also being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…