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: 1919-01-03
Summary:

This theatre formerly known as the Bijou Theatre, had a filled house last night. The programme included a really interesting British Gazette of war pictures, a 5-part film entitled 'New York.' Plot highlight included. The other picture well worth seeing is a comedy featuring Heinie and…

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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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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece 'The Idler,' a brilliant little comedy 'Lucien, Lucette,' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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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,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

A film that reaches the heart, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' from the novel by C. Haddon Chambers. The Coronet whole-heartily endorses this screen achievement. Signed, H. W. Ray. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' from the story by Robert W. Chambers. Also showing B. A. T. Town Topics with Girl Guides Jamboree, May Yacht Races. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' written by Robert W. Chambers, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

The screen adaptation of Robert W. Chambers' novel, 'The Turning Point,' is the attraction at the Coronet until Saturday. The film starred Katherine MacDonald and produced by First National production. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald, who takes the leading part in 'The Turning Point,' which will be shown at the Coronet from today until Saturday, has been adjudged the most beautiful woman in the world in the sixteen beauty contests. 'The Turning Point' is a First National production,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until Saturday, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert W. Chambers' novel entitled 'The Turning Point,' featuring Katherine MacDonald. The film is a First National production. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Mr. George T. Armitage, executive secretary of the Hawaii Tourist Bureau, which is a branch of the Chamber of Commerce of Honolulu, is in Hongkong with Mrs. Armitage and staying at the Hongkong hotel for a few days. While in Hongkong, Mr. Armitage is exhibiting two thousand feet of motion…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Not only will the Coronet maintain the standard of films it has been showing in the past, but it will show even bigger films in the immediate future. Just cast an eye over the following list: 1st, from United Artists, we have 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' 'A Woman of Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Everyone likes 'Daddy Long Legs,' everyone will like 'Dorothy Vernon.' Both were directed by Marshall Neilan.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary, Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Everyone liked 'Daddy Long Legs,' everyone will like 'Dorothy Vernon.' Both were directed by Marshall Neilan. Another ad. on page 5, Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.' On page 12 and 16, Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in…