A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband,' Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist,' and Gazette. July 5 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre is showing Gazette. July…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Woman and the Puppet' in 7 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., your last chance of seeing delightful Madge Kennedy in 'Friend Husband.' Also Jimmy Aubrey in 'The Tourist' and a Burton Holmes travelogue…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-17
Summary:

Technical experts transplant actual street scenes of Lahore, India, under the shadow of the Southern California mountains, for Rudyard Kipling's Pathe picture, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Authorities state that a more accurate photographic record could not have been secured from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is now being shown at the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' starred by Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

The film adaptation of Edna Ferber's greatest work, 'Fanny Herself,' or 'No Woman Knows' as it is titled on the screen, was witnessed by appreciative audiences at the Coronet yesterday. Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes, heading an all-star cast, assist in giving a…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

That there are thrills concealed in the prosaic motor struck, as well as in the graceful lines of the racing motor car is proved by Wallace Reid's picture, 'What's Your Hurry?' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next three days.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

The Fighting Blade,' comes to the Coronet. Richard Barthelmess, so lovable in 'Tol'able David,' fills the leading role in this First National film. Dorothy Mickaill and Frederick Burton also starred in this picture. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a First National attraction, 'The Fighting Blade,' featuring Richard Barthelmess, who is famous for his role in 'Tol'able David.' The cast also includes Miss Dorothy Mackaill, Mr. Frederick Burton. The film is full of thrill. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Fighting Blade' featuring Richard Barthlemess, Miss Dorothy Mackaill and Mr. Fredrick Burton. Richard Barthlemess gets ample opportunities in the film to show his versatility as an actor. The film contains glamour of picturesque costumes and striking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Not only is 'The Fighting Blade,' which is now showing at the Coronet Theatre, the very latest picture by Richard Barthelmess to reach Hongkong, but in it, the handsome young actor has a role that would be hard to excel. This role is that of a young soldier of fortune skillful in war…