A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-18
Summary:

The manager the Wo Ping Theatre was today summoned before Mr. N. L. Smith for issuing indecent advertisements. The advertisements were in respect of some pills which were said to be efficacious for certain ailments. The manager was defended by Mr. Arculli. Evidence having been given in respect…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-19
Summary:

The latest recruitment from the aristocracy to the ranks of cinematograph performers is Lady Eden of Windlestone Park, Durham. Famed for her beauty, Lady Eden is said by her friends to posses the 'film scene' in a marked degree, writes a Daily Chronicle representative. She has appeared…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

Mr. N. L. Smith (Magistrate) yesterday discharged the manager of the Wo Ping Chinese Theatre who was charged with issuing indecent advertisements of pills for the cure of women's ailments, because defendant's solicitor proved that his client has leased the theatre to another man and…

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-12
Summary:

Mr. Jack de Frece and Mr. Albert Schafer, form a company called 'Film Bureau,' an early creative and special effect agency for film production.

107
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.

108
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.

109
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.

111
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.

112
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…

113
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Monroe Lathrop divulges in the Los Angeles Times a few secrets which, reveals that, only a very small percentage of movie-picture scenes are faked. Most of the daredevil stuff is real. The picture-makers don't want the public to think that most of the extraordinary things they see are…

114
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.

115
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.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07
Summary:

It happens in the first episode of 'The Man of Might.' No Vitagraph serial would open without it – a fight between William Duncan and Joe Ryan, a fight such as thrilled millions who saw 'The Fighting Trail' and 'A Fight for Millions.' This will be seen in the Wo…

118
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…