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: 1918-12-31
Summary:

The first 'super' film at the Coronet Theatre, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' which has been succeeded at the evening presentation by another Fox film, 'The Walls of Jericho.' The film has wonderful acting and photography. Film synopsis included. Also, an amusing comedy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre last night the management showed 'The Yankee Way' for the first time and everyone regard it as the best picture ever shown in Hongkong. There are also other pictures, included a Pathe colour picture 'The Mountains of Auvergne' and Max Linder comedy…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

Large and appreciative audiences were at the Coronet last night. A picture with six-part 'A Sister of Six' and comic 'The Game Old Knight' was shown. There was also an interesting Gazette and the orchestra which is always worth hearing. Booking for the 9.15 performance is at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-03
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Kinema still goes on from strength to strength and triumph to triumph, the latest achievement being the screening of that masterpiece of the film producer's art, 'The Auction Block.' Film plot included. Booking is at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Norma Talmadge, who reached the heights of filmdom with the Vitagraph and Triangle companies, will make her first appearance as a Selznick-Pictures star at the Coronet Theatre, in an adaptation of the noted drama 'Panthea' by Monckton Hoffe. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1920-03-24
Summary:

The great Fox masterpiece 'A Daughter of the Gods,' featuring Annette Kellerman, should fill the Coronet every time it is shown. Film synopsis included. The Fox Company carried out their work in the production of what, next to 'Intolerance,' must be described as the most…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is again before the cinema public in a Goldwyn production entitled 'The Woman Gives,' now forming the main attraction at the Coronet. Combined with good photography and a first-class company of actors, the film is unmistakably one of the best shown at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27
Summary:

Ordinarily, December 25 turns out to be an 'off' day in the picture show business. There are so many counter attractions in the shape of family foregatherings and Christmas parties that the kinema is left usually to become the refuge of those unfortunates who find themselves at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
Summary:

Love's Crucible,' produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre starting from today and for the rest of the week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Flame of Life' comes to the Coronet Theatre today. It is produced by the Swedish Biograph Company, whose other picture 'Love's Crucible' was shown at the Coronet not long ago.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

The Flame of Life,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre today, is the first Finnish film that has been shown in Hongkong. The film is the second production issued by the Swedish Biograph Company after 'Love's Crucible.' Lars Hanson, the famous Swedish actor, is in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Fame of Life,' the first Finnish film to be shown in the Colony. The film is the second production of the Swedish Biograph Company, the first one was 'Love's Crucible.' Based on a Finnish novel, the film features Lars Hanson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

The Flame of Life,' produced by the Swedish Biograph Company starring Lars Hanson, is an attraction at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-06
Summary:

The Coronet is doing to screen 'Love's Redemption' featuring Norma Talmadge. The film included scenes from Jamaica where Miss Talmadge and her company spent three weeks to get the local flavour. Constance Talmadge is due to arrive at the Coronet on Friday in 'Good Reference…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to present a Vitagraph Company production entitled 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Miss Jean Paige whose performance in 'Black Beauty' gained her popularity. The film is based on an American novel of the same name. With vivid scenes from Tennessee and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-13
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge,' which the Vitagraph Company reckon to be their best picture so far, is coming to Coronet Theatre this week. The story is written by Vaughan [sic] Kester. Miss Jean Paige who will be remembered as Jessie Gordon in 'Black Beauty' stars as the heroine and a very…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

The recent competition organized by the enterprising Hongkong Amusements Company, Ltd., proved a very large proportion of the local public is enthusiastic cinema 'fans.' Patrons were given a printed list of pictures which have been shown at the Coronet Theatre, from which they had to…