A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-15
Summary:

Out of the Fog' is both Nazimova's greatest triumph as a star and Capellani's biggest success as a director.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie,' 7 parts. Not for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Albert Capellani presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie' in 7 parts. Not for children. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Pathe presents the Cameo Girl, Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie,' a seven-reel 1920 Pathe special produced by Albert Capellani. A problem play with a big problem: is a woman justified in lying away her own good name to save the life of her husband? Not for children. Tonight at 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Casinelli [sic] in 'The Right to Lie' in 7 parts. Not for children. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Coronet, today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9, Albert Capellani Productions Inc. presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie' by Jane Murfin, first Capellani film to be shown in Hongkong. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Tarnished Reputations,' which began its four days engagement at the Coronet Theatre yesterday, is a typical Dolores Cassinelli picture. Written by its producer, Leonce Perret, it is a series of dramatic punches. The cast included Albert Roscoe, George Deneubourg and Ned Burton. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-23
Summary:

The spectacular photo-play version of Zane Grey's famous novel, 'The Light of Western Stars,' will tonight add yet another link to the chain of masterpiece productions which are being screened during the Coronet's present super-season. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

The inimitable Harold Lloyd last night provided the fun of the evening at the Coronet in a fine comedy which featured also his new partner, Mildred Davis. A doctor newly launched into practice, a secret home-distillery, and a girl patient formed the ideas for this latest Lloyd comedy, which this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

About twelve months ago, Harold Lloyd entered the ranks of big league screen comedians when he presented his 'Bumping into Broadway.' Now, 'High and Dizzy' is the first of a new series. And by watching it, perhaps one will see how Harold made his hair stand on end, just as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Early American history is presented on the screen in Maurice Tourneur's 'The Last of the Mohicans,' which is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Wallace Beery, Albert Roscoe, Joseph Singleton, Barbara Bedford, Lillian Hall and Henry Woodward, will appear in the film. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray writes: The solution of the little puzzle given in the last issue is 'Nazimova in the Brat,' which picture will be screened at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday. Correct solutions were received from Messrs Luis M. Ozorio, L. C. Bristow, J. Montalto, F. X. da Silva, and J. H…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

A description of the film of the fight between Carpentier and Cook in the Albert Hall, which was screened in Coronet Theatre.