A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Following 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' a laughable 5-part comedy featuring Harold Lockwood, the Coronet is screening another picture entitled 'Sporting Life,' which is based on the well-known Drury Lane melodrama of the same name. More particulars about this picture are obtainable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

The picture which is a film version of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama of the same name, directed by Maurice Tourneur, was screened at the Coronet for the first time last night. Details of the film are mentioned in this article with some quotes from the film critic Edward Wenzel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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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: 1921-11-19
Summary:

Anita Stewart, well-known for her work 'Old Kentucky,' will appear in First National's 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' in which the film will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The novel of the film is written by Caroline Lockhart, and the film itself is directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Kowloon Theatre: J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The House of Whispers.' Dance next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Kowloon Theatre: J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The House of Whispers.' Black and white dance next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower,' not for children. Kowloon Theatre: J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The House of Whispers.' Black and white dance next Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-03 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'I Am Guilty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Special Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'I Am Guilty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Special dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-03 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Last night of 'I Am Guilty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Also special dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances of Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances of Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-11
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, 'What Women Will Do,' an Edward Jose production with Anna Q. Nilsson. Also showing 'The Visit to Hongkong of H. R. M. the Prince of Wales.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-29 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman,' directed by Edward Jose. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in 'The Riddle: Woman' directed by Edward José.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Hugo Ballin presents 'East Lynne,' with Edward Earle and Mabel Ballin. Illustration included.