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: 1919-09-01
Summary:

One of the best cinema programmes we have been in Hongkong is being shown now at the Coronet. On Saturday night a crowded house watched Emmy Wetler [sic], the beautiful Metro Star in the suspect play 'Variety.' In addition, there is a comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of a very enjoyable film at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son.' This Metro Comedy, which features Lionel Barrymore and fairly sparkles with humourous situations is too good to be missed. Booking is at Robinson.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The Tiger Woman' is an unexampled play, with a brilliant actress in the title role, Theda Bara. It opens today at the Coronet. Film plot included.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-23
Summary:

With characteristic enterprise the management of the popular Coronet Theatre has secured a couple of artists who have made their name the synonym of bright and enjoyable amusement throughout the East: Billy and Doris Harley.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

Those who have not seen 'The Tiger Woman,' now being screened at the Coronet Theatre, should decide without further delay to witness it. It is a really magnificent film, quite in line with the high standard set by the Coronet management. Billy and Doris Harley are also very pleasing in…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-29
Summary:

The growing popularity of the Coronet Theatre was again illustrated on Saturday night when the building was packed to the doors and by an audience which greatly appreciated the programme provided. The chief attraction was the seven-part gypsy drama 'The Call of Her People,' which was a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet is showing a very 'strong' picture, illustrating the temptations and perils of working class girlhood in Paris. 5.15 and 9.15.

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-30
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre is starting on a campaign to demonstrate to the cinema-going public that Metro pictures are the best showing in Hong Kong. If last night's special film 'Revelation' is a fair sample of what is to come, the claim made will take a lot of beating. In…

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

For the second night in succession, 'Revelation' the magnificent Metro production at the Coronet, drew two crowded houses.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-03
Summary:

Quite the best picture play we have seen in Hongkong, 'Revelation.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Following 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' a laughable 5-part comedy featuring Harold Lockwood, the Coronet is screening another picture entitled 'Sporting Life,' which is based on the well-known Drury Lane melodrama of the same name. More particulars about this picture are obtainable…

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08
Summary:

There was a commotion outside the Coronet Theatre last night. A crowd gathered to watch a fight between chair coolies. No arrests were made by police as the man who commenced the fight had disappeared.

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08
Summary:

The Haunted Pyjamas,' a comedy starring Harold Lockwood, will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight and should not be missed. Film synopsis included.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, the five-screen version of the famous Drury Lane melodrama 'Sporting Life' is to be shown. This splendid film has had a phenomenal run in London and New York, and there is no doubt whatever that it will make an instant appeal to patrons of the Coronet.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

Everyone who has not seen the famous old Drury Lane Melodrama 'Sporting Life' should go to the Coronet tonight to see it on the screen. Mr. Ray informs us he has more first-class pictures including 'Haunted Pyjamas' and 'The Blue Streak.'

136
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

The picture which is a film version of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama of the same name, directed by Maurice Tourneur, was screened at the Coronet for the first time last night. Details of the film are mentioned in this article with some quotes from the film critic Edward Wenzel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet was absolutely packed to the doors last evening when 'Sporting Life' was shown for the second night.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of one of the best pictures ever seen in Hongkong 'Sporting Life.'

139
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-17
Summary:

There is another fine attraction at the Coronet. The picture is entitled 'The Blue Streak,' a 7-part production. The story of which is written by Mr. William Nigh, who also plays the leading part. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-20
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre is again catering well to the tastes of its patrons, for the programme now showing features another fine Metro production, 'The Wager,' in which the principal role is played by Emily Stevens. Other attractive features go to make up a really…