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: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Constance Collier, the famous London Star was in 'The Tongues of Men' which will appear in Hongkong Theatre on Wednesday. Another renowned novelist's romantic picture, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-09
Summary:

There is a very strong programme today at the Coronet, including two separate star attractions: Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' Film synopsis of the former film is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09
Summary:

Constance Talmadge has achieved the zenith of her art in the characterization she has created in the heroine of 'Pair of Silk Stockings,' which will be shown at the Coronet today, along with a splendid Capital comedy 'Birds of a Feather,' in which 'Smiling' Bill…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22
Summary:

London, Aug. 19 – To those behind the scenes of the film industry in this country the evolution of the British film has presented many curious and intriguing phases. When American picture audiences were sick to death of the American productions, and a galaxy of American stars of the first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-03
Summary:

A double 'movie' wedding was celebrated by two famous film stars. Dorothy Gish was married to a well-known actor, James Rennie. At the same time, Constance Talmadge was married to a Greek tobacco planter, John Pialoglou.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-11
Summary:

A Temperamental Wife,' featuring Constance Talmadge, which is the current attraction at the Coronet, is an excellent example of how a very trivial and inconsequential story can be successfully translated into entertaining light comedy by good direction, careful scenario work and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-11
Summary:

Miss Constance Talmadge's performance in 'A Temperamental Wife' showing at the Coronet until Sunday next. An interesting Gazette showing happenings at home, together with a very laughable Snub Pollard comedy entitled 'Raise the Rent' is included in the Coronet programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-12
Summary:

A Temperamental Wife' now showing at Coronet Theatre, starring Miss Constance Talmadge. The programme is supplemented by a clever Snub Pollard comedy 'Raise the Rent.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-22
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' is the 'First National' attraction to appear at the Coronet for a four days' run, beginning today. This is from Clyde Fitch's great laughing success, 'The Bachelor.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-23
Summary:

A Virtuous Vamp' featuring Constance Talmadge should draw crowded audiences throughout the period of its screening in Hongkong. Reviews included. The management of Coronet announced that the serial picture 'Pirate Gold' will be continued on Monday next.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

In Search of Sinner,' starring Constance Talmadge, was shown in Coronet Theatre as a new programme. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04
Summary:

The pages of 'Burke' have an irresistible attraction for the United States film producer, and many fantastic romances of the Peace has he woven from that bulky volume: the story behind 'A Virtuous Vamp.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-29
Summary:

The Love Expert,' starring Constance Talmadge and adaption by John Emerson and Anita Loos will open for a four-day engagement at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Lessons in Love
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-29
Summary:

The Love Expert,' starring Constance Talmadge, which begins at the Coronet on Sunday. Some introductions about Miss Talmadge's character.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's 'The Love Expert,' will be seen for four days at the Coronet Theatre, commencing Sunday. Adapted from an original story on which John Emerson and Anita Loos collaborated. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

A really delightful comedy picture 'Love Expert,' starring Constance Talmadge, was shown in Coronet Theatre. A review and plot details included.

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

A group of American star movie actresses are today the best known public figures in England, Siddons and Rachel and our adorable Ellen Terry. Our English film producers were cruelly disadvantaged by the war and have scarcely yet recovered from its disabilities and restrictions. Elsie Ferguson,…