A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-05
Summary:

See Norma Talmadge in 'The Children in the House,' Harold Lloyd in 'Swing Your Partners,' and British Gazette Nos. 511 to 515. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

Tonight! Must a wife remain true to a faithless husband? See Norma Talmadge in 'The Children in the House.' There are also the kiddies you liked so much in 'Let Katie Do It' and 'A Sister of Six.' Harold Lloyd in the laughable Rolin Comedy 'Swing Your Partners…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-08 - 1919-05-10
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Social Secretary.' Pathe British Gazette Nos. 520-521. (The British Fleet is German Waters.) 'Teddy at the Throttle.' Smith and Jackson, at them or with them, you have to laugh. Booking Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

Should a wife sacrifice her honour to save her husband? Panthea was willing to do so but… November 20 remarks: Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

A big cinema treat was given at the Coronet last evening when a powerful story with Norma Talmadge as the leading character was depicted. The picture 'De Luxe Annie,' is advertised as having three big claims to recognition; as a story it had made a big hit in the Saturday Evening Post…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-14
Summary:

The screening of 'De Luxe Annie' at the Coronet has drawn a good crowd nightly. Norma Talmadge, of 'Panthea' fame, is here seen in another character whose vivacity and depths of feeling are her chief charms. In the role of 'De Luxe Annie,' the man who utilised her…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

There will be a continuous performance. Charlotte in 'The Frozen Warning,' Emily Stevens in 'The Wager,' Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' 'Sporting Life,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Emmy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 4.45 to 11.30 p.m. Jerry in 'Beachnuts,' Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' Billy West in 'The Candy Kid,' Norma Talmadge in 'Panthea,' Christy [sic] comedy 'Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,' Emily Stevens in 'The…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, Constance Talmadge in 'Up the Road with Sallie.' Booking at Anderson's. January 26: An exquisite comedy drama in five acts.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-24
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'Up the Road with Sallie,' a superb Select picture with laughs and thrills galore! She smiles through it all - and so will you.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-27 - 1920-01-28
Summary:

For two nights only, 'The Beloved Vagabond.' Matinee: Constance Talmadge in 'Up the Road with Sallie.' January 28 remarks: 'The Beloved Vagabond,' Harold Lloyd in 'Him and the Others.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Tonight, Norma Talmadge in 'The Devil's Needle.' The story of a battle with the Demon Cocaine.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-10
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge (Captivating Connie) in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' July 9 and 10 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Silent Mystery' episode three.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Last week, it was Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings.' Tonight, it is big sister Norma in 'The Probation Wife.' In addition, the Coronet programme includes an interesting Gazette and Snub Pollard's latest comedy. July 31 and August 2 remarks: At 7.15 p.m…