A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-17
Summary:

Scots folks should see 'The Daughter of MacGregor' now appearing at the Coronet Theatre. The location of the scenes – in Scotland and Florida – is arresting, by reason of its very simplicity at times, thus giving that variety so essential nowadays in the successful photoplay.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-25
Summary:

Great credit is due to Thos. A. [sic] Ince, the director for the manner in which he has handled a very charming story. As a whole: entertaining; Story: convincing; Star: well cast; Support: capable; Setting: excellent; and photography: very good indeed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Great credit is due to Thos. A. Ince, the director, for the manner in which he has handled a very charming story. Parts two and three might have been coarse and suggestive in less experienced hands. Mr. Ince has most successfully carried through a daring situation with delicacy and refinement.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-25
Summary:

Great credit is due to Thos. A. [sic] Ince, the director, for the manner in which he has handled a very charming story. Parts two and three might have been coarse and suggestive in less experienced hands. Mr. Ince has most successfully carried through a daring situation with delicacy and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

For one week, George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's big British production 'The Better 'Ole' featuring Charles Rock. Book at the Coronet. February 3 remarks: Under the distinguished patronage of H. E. The Governor, H. E. Vice-admiral…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. February 2 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Better 'ole' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's world-renowned play, 'The Better ‘Ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03
Summary:

The enterprising Coronet management has secured a British photoplay and this popular little theatre will be filled tonight, for the picture is no other than 'The Better ‘Ole,' adapted from the play which had such a successful run at the Oxford Theatre in London and which in turn had…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Did you ever read a rattling detective story by C. N. and A. M. Williamson entitled 'Lord John's Journal'? The whole five have been made into a picture which will be shown at the Coronet in three instalments commencing tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In presenting 'The Honor System' tonight, the management of the Coronet adds one more to the long list of super-productions they have shown at that popular house of entertainment. The first-class players included George Walsh, Gladys Brockwell and Miriam Cooper. Like several of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

For the Honour of Australia.' The film that every British Boy should see, featuring the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney. Metro presents Emily Stevens in a wonderful double role in 'The House of Tears.' Snub Pollard in 'Giving the Bride Away.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., the picture every British boy should see, the film that shows the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney, 'For the Honour of Australia.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'The House of Tears.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Big attractions for the weekend. The little house is still showing big pictures. Today at 2.30 p.m., 'For the Honour of Australia,' the film that every British boy should see, featuring the destruction of the Emden by H. M. S. Sydney. At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emily Stevens…

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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…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-01 - 1920-12-01
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, a photoplay with an amazing soul, George Loane Tucker's production, 'The Miracle Man,' from the famous stage play by George M. Cohan in 8 reels. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 5 and 6 and a fine Sennett comedy. Illustration…