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: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

Will Roger [sic] will appear in his newest picture entitled 'Almost a Husband' at the Coronet Theatre this evening. This latest picture was written by Opie Read and directed by Clarence Badger. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for one day only, Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans,' an American drama eternal by James Fenimore Cooper, directed by Maurice Tourneur and Clarence L. Brown. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a burlesque on Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers' entitled 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' In his first comedy feature for the United Artists, Max Linder attempts to provide his audience not just with a big laugh but also with state of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

World Theatre screened Warner Brothers drama 'The Beautiful and Damned,' starring Marie Prevost, last night. This is the screen adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The scenario was written by Olga Printzlau. The cast includes Kenneth Harlan, Tully Marshall, Harry Meyers […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

Wicked old New York, its unsavoury dives, its white lights, its cafes and cabarets, is shown as a voracious dragon slaying all adventures in the Warner Brothers screen version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Beautiful and Damned,' featuring Marie Prevost, which is showing at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20