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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

At the New York private showing of the famous photoplay 'Mickey,' which will be shown at the Coronet Theatre tonight, Mr. H. C. Witwer, the brilliant and witty author, made a remark that afterwards materialized in a letter as memorable as his famous 'Baseball to Boches'…

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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: 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: 1920-04-02
Summary:

The first 1920 production to be shown on a local screen will be presented at the Coronet tonight in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Goldwyn's adaption of the famous play by R. C. Carton. The cast included Tom Moore, Naomi Childers and William Burress. Film synopsis included. In addition,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-03 - 1920-04-03
Summary:

Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' The success of three London Seasons! R. C. Carton's delightful sporting comedy. With an all star cast that is associated with Goldwyn. Also, Snub Pollard in 'It is a Hard Life' and British Gazette No. 621.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-05
Summary:

Highly appreciative of the good fare offered have been the large audiences that have assembled at the Coronet during the holidays to see Goldwyn's delightful screen version of R. C. Carton's sporting comedy 'Lord and Lady Algy.' With this picture, the Coronet is inaugurating…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

V. R. C. Sports, 'The Lost City,' (episodes 1 & 2), Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' at 7.30, 5.15 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

Including the V. R. C. Athletic Sports, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' and the opening episodes of the great wild animal serial, 'The Lost City.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-06-02
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'V. R. C. Sports,' 'The Lost City' episodes 1 and 2. Also 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.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

As you know, the cream of the films comes to the Coronet! Tonight we are showing a splendid Coronet Review including the 'V. R. C. Sports,' the first topical film made in Hongkong, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank,' and the first two episodes of Selig's wonder film, '…

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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.'

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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.

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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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Headline: Cinema Charges
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The author unaware of any reduction of prices at the Coronet to meet increased competition. It so happened that during July we were unable for a while to offer our normal high standard in pictures and our patrons were given a square deal accordingly. Since the re-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

A film that reaches the heart, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' from the novel by C. Haddon Chambers. The Coronet whole-heartily endorses this screen achievement. Signed, H. W. Ray. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11
Summary:

William Hart forsakes the Western plains in his latest Artcraft picture 'Branding Broadway,' which the Coronet is showing tonight. The story was prepared for him by C. G. Sullivan, and Seena Owen is a charming waitress. Miss Owen was last in Hongkong as the beloved princess in '…