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: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

We cannot keep it here many days longer. If you had the opportunity of seeing Henry Irving or Beerbohm Tree in their most famous creations, would you not rush to do so, if only to say that you had seen them?

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

A real sensation, Herbert Brenon presents the great wonderful production 'The Eternal Sin' with the beautiful Florence Reed. A very sad story of tragedy.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-26
Summary:

Passers-By' was shown last night at the Coronet. Herbert Rawlinson takes part of Peter Waverton. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-26
Summary:

A review on film 'Passers-By,' which was screened in Coronet. The film was starred by Herbert Rawlinson and Leila Valentine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, 'Wolves of the North,' Eva Novak's dramatic screen story of the Alaskan Wilds, will be shown. Supporting Eva Novak in her starring role will be seen Herbert Heyes, Starke Patterson [sic], Percy Chattenger [sic], Barbara Tennant and others. Norman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07
Summary:

Eva Novak, who won her first screen success in 'Wanted at Headquarters,' charmed a packed house at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday in her latest Universal photodrama, 'Wolves of the North.' The story was written and directed by Norman Dawn. Meanwhile, Eva Novak is supported…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

A Blackton production, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Man and His Woman' with May McAvoy, a powerful play of primal passions. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12
Summary:

Man and His Woman,' a powerful play of primal passions showing at the Coronet Theatre, featuring Herbert Rowlinson as the virile and romantic hero. Film synopsis included.

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

Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower,' directed by Herbert Brenon. Illustration included.

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

The Coronet Theatre will screen 'The Passion Flower' the First National feature production, this evening. The film is starring Norma Talmadge and written by Herbert Brenon and Jacinto Benavente. Film synopsis included.

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

The Passion Flower,' a First National feature production, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The production of the play is supported by Norma Talmadge, Herbert Brenon, and Jacinto Benavente, who is the Bernard Shaw of Spanish dramatists. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door,' directed by Herbert Brenon. Another great First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Showing for the first time, another great First National attraction, Norma Talmadge in 'The Sign on the Door,' directed by Herbert Brenon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' Gazette & Comedy.