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: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…

2
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-31
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City' episodes 1 and 2 and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank.' The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes episodes 1 and 2 of 'Pirate Gold.'

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

Lost City' film has detracted attention from the local pictures at the Coronet. The serious countenance and attitude of President Logan at the V. R. C. sports are faithfully reproduced; but nor more vividly life-like than the little drama played by Mr. Thomas Meek and Mr. Mitchell.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City' episodes 1 and 2, and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28 - 1921-12-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Last of the Mohicans.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Leopard Woman.' Kowloon Theatre tonight, K. C. C. dance. Best dance floor in the colony.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Passion's Playground' is coming to Coronet today. The film is starred by Katherine MacDonald. The picture has been adapted from the read story 'The Guests of Hercules' by C. N. and A. M. Williamson.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14 - 1923-02-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, The Prodigal Judge and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: K. F. C. dance.

10
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, an Irvin V. Willat production, 'Partners of the Tide' from the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

A first-rate jazz band seeks engagements particulars of H. W. Ray.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Wallace Ried [sic] in 'What's Your Hurry?' Also Ben Turpin in 'The Janitor.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's 'Partners of the Tide.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

A William de Mille production, Paramount picture 'Grumpy,' is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. The play was written by Horaces Hodges and T. Wigney Percyval. Film plot included.