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: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

In pursuance of our policy of offering only the best to our patrons, we have secured Pathe's wonderful picture, 'New York,' a story of the great white way for our next programme. In its stage version, its well-knit story and the gripping scenes which lead up to its amazing climax…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Another Metro treat.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Few patrons of the motion picture are discerning enough to realise that such a seemingly simple thing as a screen caption may be sufficient to alter the entire aspect of a photoplay. Yet a sub-title which jars the eye or entails a real effort at understanding is a thing to be sedulously avoided…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' At 9.15 p.m., final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' At 9.15 p.m., final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today, Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands,' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'Social Quicksands' after British Gazette. Also Billy West in 'His Day Out.'…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-07
Summary:

When Select Pictures Corporation chose the great stage success, 'The House of Glass,' as a vehicle for the talents of Clara Kimball Young, they knew that they had secured a play that would give ample scope to her perfect mastery of screen technique in addition to permitting her the use…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-28 - 1921-01-28
Summary:

Today till Sunday, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' in 6 reels. Eastern Cinema, Wanchai, tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Trixie and Buttons in graceful acrobatic feats, etc, and Gibson and Doreen, novelty musical experts. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-28
Summary:

Of the many fine pictures shown at the Coronet, 'The Money Changers,' screened for the first time yesterday, easily proves its claim to being one of the best. The story centres round the efforts of a newspaper reporter to break through a gang of drug smugglers and white slave…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard-Boiled,' Charles Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and China Gazette. Black & White Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled.' Also Charles Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and China Gazette. Black and white dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower,' not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled' and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure.' Also Chine Gazette and black and white dance on 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.