A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

A splendid all-star Benjamin B. Hampton photodrama, 'The Money-Changers,' comes to the Coronet tonight. Using the basic theme of Upton Sinclair's novel, 'The Money-Changers,' Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Hampton wrote a new story for the screen. The cast included Robert McKim,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

House Peters, Edith Hallor, Gertrude Claire, Mary Philbin, Russell Simpson, Ramsey Wallace and Geo. Hackathorne in 'Human Hearts.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12 - 1923-11-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Claire Windsor, House Peters and Rosemary Theby in 'Rich Men's Wives.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier. Cast includes Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Barbara Dean, Dolores Cassinelli and Paul McAllister. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Commencing today for 4 days only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre this evening the big Paramount picture 'Forever' will be screened as the feature attraction. 'Forever' is based on the well-known novel 'Peter Ibbetson,' by George du Maurier, famous also as a Punch artist and as the author of the very…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier, a Paramount picture. Cast includes Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Barbara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06
Summary:

Famous as the author of the great stage success 'Trilby' and as one of Punch's best-known artists in his day, George du Maurier is the man whose brain has supplied the story for 'Forever,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction, which is based on his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-07
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier, a Paramount picture. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Peter Ibbetson,' the well-known book by George du Maurier, famous also as a Punch artist and as the author of the great stage success, 'Trilby,' forms the basis of 'Forever,' the current feature attraction at the Coronet. Besides having in this way a very fine story for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Hongkong cinema-goers have their last opportunity this evening of seeing 'Forever,' the big Paramount picture which has been the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre for the past few days. 'Forever' is the film version of George du Maurier's popular book 'Peter…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'The Acquittal,' a tremendous all-star cast featuring Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

The Acquittal,' with Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Transforming a spoken play into moving picture is a strange task; the task of translating words into pantomime. This is the astounding feat Clarence L. Brown has achieved in 'The Acquittal,' new Universal Jewel mystery play, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal' supported by Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys, Richard Tucker, Andre de Beranger, Claire de Lorez, Michael Dark, Templar Saxe and others. 2.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 50 cents; 7.15, 80…