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: 1919-05-06
Summary:

Quite a treat is billed at the Coronet today, when Smith and Bella Jackson, negro comedians and dancers, are to take the boards. Those who have not seen negroes dance would be astonished at the graceful execution of the different Negro reels. Besides this, 'Champion Charlie,' depicting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'Number Please,' 'Upstairs,' in which Mabel Normand has appeared in, and a characteristic 'Snub' production, are being offered at Coronet Theatre this Weekend. While on Sunday, 'Handled With Care,' in which Grace Darmond takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

That there are thrills concealed in the prosaic motor struck, as well as in the graceful lines of the racing motor car is proved by Wallace Reid's picture, 'What's Your Hurry?' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next three days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Imagine Rudolph Valentino standing over a gas stove pouring olive oil into a frying pan. Having imagined this, just the same grace and poise that he uses in waving a muleta at an angry Spanish bull in 'Blood and Sand,' his first Paramount star picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…