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: 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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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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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: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-26
Summary:

A Pair of Cupids.' We are taking special pains this summer to keep our patrons cool and comfortable: we are installing extra exhaust fans and are pumping over 1,000 feet per minute of ice cooled air into the theatre. May we ask you to do your share by smoking as little as possible and by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in their most delightful comedy, 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts and 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8. The public are requested to assist the management of the Coronet in keeping the theatre cool during the hot weather by not taking…

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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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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.: George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. January 27 remarks: 'Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this Theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W. Ray.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-27
Summary:

Screen vs. stage. In the big entertainment centres, there exist considerable differences of opinion as to the respective merits of screen and stage. We invite the public to be the judges as to whether the screen version does not invariably possess much higher entertainment value than the acted…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate,' in 6 reels. Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this Theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W. Ray.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-28 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Eastern Cinema, Wanchai, tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, etc, and Gibson and Doreen, novelty musical experts. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-14
Summary:

By permission of Commodore W. Bowden Smith, a cinema performance was arranged in the Naval Yard on Friday, by the Officers and Ship's Company of H.M.S. Tamar in aid of the dependents of those lost in H. M. Submarine K 5. Mr. H. W. Ray of the 'Coronet' who is always ready to assist…

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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…