A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-01
Summary:

The Web of Deceit,' the Edwin Carewe-Pathe feature will be shown at the Coronet Theatre commencing today till Monday. Edwim Carewe, making his debut as a producer after many years of directing, gave the picture the personal attention in every detail, and the settings are said to be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-01
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre promises highly dramatic entertainment tonight in 'The Web of Deceit,' starring the beautiful Dolores Cassinelli. The first picture in which Edwin Carewe figures as producer, as well as director, this Pathe features unwinds a modern society drama…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-02
Summary:

The Web of Deceit,' is being successfully shown at The Coronet. Miss Dolores Cassinelli makes the picture doubly interesting by faithfully portraying both roles. The other members of the cast have been carefully selected and included Mitchell Harris, Franklyn Hanna, Hugh Cameron and Letty…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07
Summary:

Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' appear for the last time today at the Coronet. A splendid programme of films has been arranged to follow. The feature will be 'Are You a Failure,' a picture with a very novel story. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy take the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

Showing tonight, 'Are You a Failure?' from Larry Evans' story in the Saturday Evening Post, featuring Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-08
Summary:

An amusing comedy, based on the flamboyant advertisements for correspondence schools that have become so general of recent years, comes to the Coronet today. 'Are You a Failure' contains a plot that is really away from the hackneyed. Film plot included. Lloyd Hughes and Madge Bellamy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The inspiration comes to Larry Evans, the author of many magazines stories. Evan's work is familiar to readers of the Saturday Evening Post, Red Book, Cosmopolitan and Hearst's International. Never has Evan's sense of humour manifested itself so spontaneously as in 'Are You a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Monday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tuesday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Paramount super-special productions, Mae Murray in 'The Gilded Lily,' Conrad Nagel and Lillian Tucker in 'What Every Woman Knows,' and Gareth Hughes and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03 - 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today only, Sir J. M. Barrie's whimsical comedy, 'What Every Woman Knows' featuring Conrad Nagel and Lillian Tucker, a Paramount picture. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' featuring May McAvoy and Gareth Hughes, a Paramount…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Today only at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes & May McAvoy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Today only at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes and May McAvoy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes and May McAvoy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Made by Paramount, with Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy in the featured roles and with other outstanding names such as Gareth Hughes, Kathleen Clifford and Walter Long, 'Kick In' is a picture that has much in it which guarantees genuine entertainment. It will open at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11