A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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2041
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Jaded movie fans man now experience the Big Thrill. It is called 'Nero' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next Monday. Details included.

2042
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Rex Ingram's latest Metro production 'Trifling Women' is now showing at the Coronet. The main cast is Barbara La Marr. Production and plot details included.

2043
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Mr. Rex Ingram's new work, 'Trifling Women,' is quite unlike anything he has yet conceived. He deals with a great subject in a great way, and it is not surprising that patrons of the Coronet should enthuse over 'Trifling Women' not because it is a Rex Ingram production,…

2044
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox super special, opens at the Coronet tonight. Written by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards, 'Nero' discloses a tale of Ancient Rome. Film plot included.

2045
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

At the Coronet at 7.30 p.m., today only 'The Family Secret' featuring Baby Peggy, will be screened. Baby Peggy had been appeared in 'Captain January' previously. Film plot included.

2046
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Jaded movie fans may now experience the big thrill! It is called 'Nero,' and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. As the idea of the stupendous cast may be gleaned from the fact that in one scene 65,000 people were employed. Most spectacular films resort to artifice for their…

2047
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

A film review of 'Nero,' the feature which is screening at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

2048
Headline: Nero'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Nero' which was widely famous in the Rivoli Theatre when it was screened there. The film is true to Roman history throughout and is gathering widespread appreciation.

2049
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

See Venice and die' is an old adage. See 'Nero' at the Coronet and sigh – for the chance of seeing again. 'Nero' is a spectacle that cannot be forgotten. Film synopsis included. The photographing was done in Italy, with the actual localities of the story as the scenes.…

2050
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Nero is drawing great crowds at the Coronet. Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy were the authors of the story. The cast included Jacques Gretillat, Alexander Salvini, Paulett Duval, Edy Darcleo [sic], Violet Mersereau. Film plot included.

2051
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the William Fox attraction 'Nero.' Mr. Fox sent Mr. J. Gordon Edwards to Rome so that proper characters and proper atmosphere might be secured.

2052
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…

2053
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the Fox production 'Nero' which is attracting huge audiences in the theatre. Massive scenes of destruction are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

2054
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-12
Summary:

Nero,' the last and most brutal of the Caesars, is drawing very big houses at the Coronet, proving that a picture of this type is pleasing to nearly every class of the public. 'Nero' certainly abounds in thrills. Beautiful and unusual view of the country around Rome is also shown…

2055
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox powerful master picture, is now showing at the Coronet. Production and plot details included.

2056
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13
Summary:

It speaks well for the attraction of 'Nero,' now showing at the Coronet, that should be sustaining good houses at all the sessions this week. It is certainly evidence of the fact that the public will respond. In 'Nero,' one is carried away by the spectacular scenes. The…

2057
Headline: Nero'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Nero!' That has been the catchword of movie fans all week. Nothing but 'Nero' An exception, of course may be made in favour of Wish Wynne, but the Kowloon folk have been monopolising her. And 'Nero' is at the Coronet. Film plot included.

2058
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Nero' for the last time tomorrow.

2059
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

A reminder is given that today will see the last of 'Nero' at the Coronet. In issues mention has been made of the main lines of the plot and the settings, but mention may perhaps be made of the culminating scene when Nero harangues the crowd, declaring that the Christians shall be…

2060
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A William de Mille production, Paramount picture 'Grumpy,' is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. The play was written by Horaces Hodges and T. Wigney Percyval. Film plot included.