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: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre last night the management showed 'The Yankee Way' for the first time and everyone regard it as the best picture ever shown in Hongkong. There are also other pictures, included a Pathe colour picture 'The Mountains of Auvergne' and Max Linder comedy…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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

The one and only Mary Garden is the star of 'Thais,' the new Goldwyn photoplay from the famous novel by Anatole France, which is to be seen at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in Anatole France's 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-13
Summary:

Thais' was screened for the first time at the Coronet last night. The merits of the picture are unquestioned. Anatole France's virile story is here treated in a magnificent way. The character of 'Thais' is well sustained by the famous actress Mary Garden. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's. December 16 Remarks: The most famous story of Anatole France, the great French novelist.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-29 - 1920-11-29
Summary:

Twenty million people of all classes and conditions in England, France and America have united in acclaiming, 'The Miracle Man,' as the most beautiful and touching of all screen productions. Saturday's and Sunday's audiences at the Coronet concurred in the world's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford as 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-27
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' from Frances Hodgson Burnett, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

A screen version of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' starring Mary Pickford, comes to the Coronet Theatre. The story is written by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-28 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' from Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous story.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arlisl [sic] in 'The Ruling Passion,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder,' in 6 reels. March 17 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder' in 6 reels.