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: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some students in St. John's Hall organized two gala nights for Monday and Tuesday next in behalf of those stricken by the floods in and around Canton. Up-to-date cinematograph films are to be shown, while eminent artists including Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzalez, and his band,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the new year holidays. A British Enterprise claims Britons support at the greatest British Festival. Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas'; Dorothy Phillips in 'The Heart of Humanity'; Francis X. Bushman in 'The Adopted Son'; Henry…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lord John's Journal,' Christy [sic] and Luke comedies. British Gazette. Last performances of episodes one and two of 'The Circus King.' Booking at the Theatre. February 16 remarks: 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

Did you ever read a rattling detective story by C. N. and A. M. Williamson entitled 'Lord John's Journal'? The whole five have been made into a picture which will be shown at the Coronet in three instalments commencing tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-27 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight, John Cumberland in 'The Gay Old Dog,' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-30
Summary:

Tonight, John Cumberland in 'The Gay Old Dog,' 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John-emerson-Anita Loos Production. It's a First National attraction. April 22 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold,' British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' April 23…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

In more than one sense 'Trumpet Island' is a big film. The story was written by Gouverneur Morris and adapted by Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's 'The Love Expert,' will be seen for four days at the Coronet Theatre, commencing Sunday. Adapted from an original story on which John Emerson and Anita Loos collaborated. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre presented a special holiday program yesterday. It showed the adventurous and romantic film 'The Dice of Destiny.' The film is written by John Moroso, a well-known newspaper writer, and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H.B. Warner has…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production wil all-star cast. Written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Film plot and illustration included. Showing for the first time in China on Sunday, June 4th, at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Son of Wallingford,' directed by Mr. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Like his other stories such as 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped,' etc., the success of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is nothing but natural.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a seven-reel Vitagraph comedy entitled 'Too much Business.' It is the screen version of the 'John Henry' stories by Earl Derr Biggers. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-01 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Rex Ingram's production of John Russell's talke of the South Seas, 'Where the Pavement Ends' with Ramon Novarro & Alice Terry. August 1 Remarks: Illustration included. August 1-2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4 and 7. August 4 Remarks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. March 7 remarks: 'Love and Glory.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Warner Bros. present John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel' with Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Willard Louis, Alec Francis and Richard Tucker. Directed by Harry Beaumont, special arrangements with Mrs. Richard Mansfield, based upon the play by Clyde Fitch.