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: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinema has been fortunate in securing the Official war film released by the Committee on Public Information entitled 'Under Four Flags.' The film has been intelligently assembled and titled by Kenneth B. Beaton. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

Hongkong is going to play an important part in the picture world if the plans tentatively drawn up by a prominent motion picture magnate of San Francisco bear fruit. Mr. Kenneth McGaffey, secretary of the Motion Picture Utility Corporation of San Francisco, is considering plans for the filming…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-03
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's latest starring vehicle, 'Lessons in Love,' will be next week's attraction at the Coronet Theatre, opening its engagement tonight. The film is an adaptation from Douglas Murray's stage play, 'The Man from Toronto.' In this production, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
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Headline: Baby Actor
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a comedy entitled 'Dangerous Business' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Dangerous Business,' Constance Talmadge's latest feature, comes to the Coronet today, has a highly original story. Film plot included. Kenneth Harlan, in support, gives a convincing performance. 'Dangerous Business' makes excellent fare for the present season and is sure to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Voice transmission by radio figures very prominently in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms,' the new Preferred Picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is through the air that Kenneth Harlan hears the voice of Estelle Taylor as she sings at the broadcasting station.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

Lovers of romance will want to know that 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' opens today at the Coronet theatre. Those who have long waited for this world-famed story by Bertha M. Clay to reach the screen will be thoroughly satisfied by the interpretation given by B. P. Schulberg, president…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

Thorns and Orange Blossoms,' the highly heralded B. P. Schulberg production, for which the Coronet has secured sole rights for showing, has made an unusually big sensation at the popular Little House. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady, and she has in support Kenneth Harlan, already famous…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15