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: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-25
Summary:

Great credit is due to Thos. A. [sic] Ince, the director for the manner in which he has handled a very charming story. As a whole: entertaining; Story: convincing; Star: well cast; Support: capable; Setting: excellent; and photography: very good indeed.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight, a Triangle triumph. Olive Thomas in the big Thomas H. Ince production 'Madcap Madge.' Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift.' British Gazette Nos. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

When I saw the scene in 'Hell's Hinges' where the crowd goes after the parson, the thought come to me, 'What a surprise if William S. Hart were playing the part of the gentleman in black. The same thought must have occurred to Thos. H. Ince for he has produced this very…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Special children's matinee of 'King Lear' and 'The Tiger Woman.' September 24 remarks: Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman. ' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-09 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

H. W. Ray presents the Paramount-Artcraft special production 'Sporting Life.' A most realistic interpretation of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama in 7 parts. October 9 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Gladys Hulette, Enid Markey, Molly [sic] King will all be at the Coronet, together with the string band of 'The Empress of Russia.' The Week's programme: 'Outwitted' featuring Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' George…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-29 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

Molly [sic] King in her greatest screen success, 'The On-the-Square Girl.' October 31 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-10
Summary:

Toys of Fate' was screened at the Coronet, in which the incomparable Nazimova takes the chief role. As Mr. Ray has pointed out in his advertisement, this picture is bigger and better than 'Revelation.' today at 2.15 p.m. there is a grand holiday matinee when 'The Tarzan Story…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-08 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Molly [sic] King and Robert Warwick in 'All Man.' Billy West in 'The Millionaire.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

A Theatre is judged by the class of entertainment offered as a Man is judged by the company he keeps. Accept this as the Standard and you MUST acknowledge the complete superiority of the Coronet. January 9 remarks: I do not run the Coronet as a spare time occupation. I give to it all my time by…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-10
Summary:

Today, Mollie King in 'All Man.' Tonight and Sunday, Frank Keenan in 'The Master Man.' Sunday matinee: Nazimova in 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

An interesting experiment is to be made at the Coronet Theatre on Wednesday next, namely, the American idea of running a continuous programme for several hours. The programme will begin at 2.30 p.m. and continue without intermission until 11.30 o'clock, and patrons can drop in just when it…

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-02 - 1920-02-07
Summary:

For one week, George Pearson and T. A. Welsh present Bruce Bairnsfather and Arthur Eliot's big British production 'The Better 'Ole' featuring Charles Rock. Book at the Coronet. February 3 remarks: Under the distinguished patronage of H. E. The Governor, H. E. Vice-admiral…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-10
Summary:

Tonight! First two episodes of the sensational transatlantic serial 'The Circus King' featuring the daredevil of the screen Eddie Polo. February 9 remarks: Final performance of 'The Better 'Ole.' Booking at the Theatre. February 10 remarks: Mabel Normand in 'Mickey…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-11 - 1920-02-11
Summary:

Tonight, Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-13 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pinched.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-18
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Better 'Ole.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4 in 4 parts and Rolin Comedy. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Auction Block.' Another ad on page 12: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the Theatre.