A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet's new photoplay, 'The Deadlier Sex,' showing for four days commencing today, at the Coronet Theatre. Bayard Veiller is the author of this Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe film. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-16 - 1920-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse D. Hampton presents William Desmond in 'A Broadway Cowboy.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Call a Taxi' and November news from home in Coronet Review. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-12
Summary:

Through the Wrong Door' from the novel by Jesse Lynch Williams, is Madge Kennedy's newest Goldwyn picture to be seen at Coronet Theatre, until Saturday. The story revolves about a girl who, in due time meets the hero of her heart and the inevitable happens. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, 'the little house which shows the big picture,' which has been undergoing an extensive renovation, reopens on Saturday for four days with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' a seven-part melodrama filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Blanche Sweet in 'A Woman of Pleasure,' an English melodrama which has made theatrical history, by Jesse D. Hampton in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Headline: Everywoman
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Violet Heming, Wanda Hawley and Bebe Daniels in 'Everywoman.' July 27 Remarks: Jesse L. Lasky presents 'Everywoman,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-27 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'Everywoman,' by arrangement with Henry W. Savage with Violet Heming, Theodore Roberts and Wanda Hawley, a Paramount-Artcraft picture in eight reels. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only, Monday to Tuesday next, a great program, including 'The 1922 Derby' with slow motion pictures of the finish. Also Blanche Sweet in a tip-top 5-reel comedy, 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in his three-part special $100,000 comedy, 'Now or Never…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-16
Summary:

Jess Robbins' production, 'Too Much Business.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik,' a George Melford production, a Paramount super special attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

Commencing Friday, July 18, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 only, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 at usual prices, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-19 - 1924-07-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, Paramount picture. Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs' and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture. August 16 Remarks: Illustration included.