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: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

July 25, 26 and 27, Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama, 'Three Weeks.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-26 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama 'Three Weeks' embodying all the exciting adventure that made the novel the most universally popular romance of the century. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: An Explanation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of a very enjoyable film at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son.' This Metro Comedy, which features Lionel Barrymore and fairly sparkles with humourous situations is too good to be missed. Booking is at Robinson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-30
Summary:

The management of Coronet Theatre is starting on a campaign to demonstrate to the cinema-going public that Metro pictures are the best showing in Hong Kong. If last night's special film 'Revelation' is a fair sample of what is to come, the claim made will take a lot of beating. In…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

Since the 5.15 performances have started lately, the attendances at the Hongkong Theatre have been fairly good. With this new arrangement, the Chinese community take better advantage of the 7.15 performances during which the hall is always crowded. By special request 'A Fool's Revenge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Sir Walter Scott wrote a highly successful English novel, the motion picture version which bids fair to eclipse the popularity of the book upon which it was founded. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, will be seen at the Victoria Theatre. It is the first of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

An excellent programme obtained at the Coronet Theatre during the Weekend and the performances attracted large attendances. Pathe gave several interesting news films while the chief picture was 'Social Quicksands' in which a very pretty young lady stoops to conquer a weary bachelor who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-02
Summary:

While critical faculty of the kinema public has been growing into maturity, there is a fairly big percentage of pictures, as too silly for exhibition. The article mentioned five characteristics of these sausage-made films, eventually had either unable to sell or screen, or sold with a knock-down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-22 - 1920-12-23
Summary:

Tonight, Vivian Martin in 'The Fair Barbarian' five parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-22 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Fair Barbarian' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-22 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Vivian Martin in 'The Fair Barbarian' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

Norma Talmadge's 'Ghost of Yesterday' will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. The Theatre also announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette will also appear for four night. The continuation of 'A Million Dollars Reward,' with Lillian Walker in the principal part will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The performances at the Coronet yesterday were signalised by capacity houses who immensely enjoyed 'The Sack of Rome,' produced by the author of 'Quo Vadis?' the film sustains the claims made for it as being a beautiful spectacular panorama of Rome under the temporal power of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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

Tonight till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-26 - 1921-05-28
Summary:

First National presents Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Pathe Review. Remarks: Photo of Constance Talmadge included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-26 - 1921-05-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National presents Constance Talmadge in 'In Search of a Sinner.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Pathe Review. May 28 Remarks: The Coronet programme is shown in Canton at the Sincere Theatre. Today's programme includes episodes 1 and 2 of…