A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet yesterday was showing the Scottish picture 'The Daughter of MacGregor' of one last time and Scottish folk enjoyed it. A travel picture showing the cotton growing in Peru, and a comedy 'Nearly a Deserter' with orchestra, were also shown. Tonight Coronet is showing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

You should see 'Mickey.' A dainty, sweet 'Mickey.' You can meet her at the 'Little House' that screens the big pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, the performance will be open by the little orchestra. Following is an excellent topical film, with very interesting strike scenes in London and a beautiful Metro drama, 'The Comeback' featuring the late Harold Lockwood. Furthermore, there's the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-22
Summary:

The popularity of cinemas will be enhanced this festive week and the management of the Coronet Theatre, ever cognizant of the needs of the public, have led the way with an arrangement for a number of super productions which, cramped into the span of a week's screening, will provide…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-23
Summary:

Crowded houses have been the order of the day at the Coronet, where is being screened Goldwyn's 'Polly of the Circus,' with Mae Marsh. The film is in eight parts and which was the means of bringing Samuel Goldwyn into the front rank of American producers. Some very clever acting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17
Summary:

Nazimova's latest vehicle for the display of her extraordinary acting abilities has drawn crowded houses to the Coronet over the Weekend. It is doubtful if any screen star, not even excepting Mary Pickford, has managed to get such a following in so short a time as the famous little Russian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-06
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet asks us to draw the attention of cinema-goers to the alteration (advertised) he has made in connection with the Continuous Performance at the Coronet Theatre. He had not realised what a large share the booked seat represented in the hold that the 'Little House…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-23
Summary:

The 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' has again done well in securing the fine film 'Rio Grande.' With his picturization of Augustus Thomas' drama, Edwin Carewe falls in line with the best producer-directors of the screen. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-27
Summary:

The good judgment of the management has secured for the patrons of the Coronet Theatre a fine treat in the display of film masterpiece. 'Respectable by Proxy,' the title itself suggests something unusual. This fine production, in which charming Sylvia Breamer makes her initial show to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

Hongkong will very soon be able to boast a first-class cinema hall, and one blot on the name of the Colony will thereby be erased. The necessary capital is already available for a big scheme which will not only incorporate the projected new house of entertainment but will also secure valuable…

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Headline: The Normand Way
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-22
Summary:

There is no sweeter or more fascinating girl on the screen than Mabel Normand. In 'Pinto' at the Coronet, she 'peps' and whirls through the play like the little hurricane of hilarity that she is.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

The detective drama is the chosen theme for this week's programme at the Coronet, and 'The Empire of Diamonds' had a most favourable reception at its first screening yesterday. The resources of the house of Pathe had placed within the scope of the film a number of interesting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-03
Summary:

An original film in process of screening at the Coronet has the somewhat unusual title of 'Twilight Baby.' The anticipations which the audience had begun to form from this title, were fully borne out in the subsequent screening. Charlie Chaplin stars in another picture entitled 'A…