A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Showing at 5.15 and 9.15 today, B. P. Schulberg presents a Tom Forman production, 'April Showers,' by Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton with Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, Myrtle Vane and James Corrigan. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'April Showers,' a Tom Forman production by Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton with a Preferred cast including Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, James Corrigan and Myrtle Vene. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-02
Summary:

Mr. Louis Calvert has been chosen as the first producer to the long-heralded Millionaire's Theatre in New York. In a long interview with Daily Chronicle, Mr. Calvert has talked about his future theatrical productions.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Stevenson and Ballantyne, Jack London and Louis Becke have seen it. Come tonight to the Coronet, the house where dreams come true and see D. W. Griffith's wonderful romance of the South Seas. August 19 & 20 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

It may be true that a prophet has no honour in his own country, but happily, this does not apply to Amateur Dramatic Companies. The Quarry Bay A. D. C. have shown that they not only deserve success but that they can command it. For that reason, there is sure to be a crowded house at the Star…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Mr. D. W. Griffith, the great film producer, arrived in England last month. He tries to interest people in a scheme for the production of eight or ten historical films, each 12 reels in length, which are to be a kind of pictorial history of the world. He estimates that each picture of this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

The Fatal Marriage,' in which the master producer D. W. Griffith rarely has faced the camera and acted a part, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre. It is a film version of 'Enoch Arden,' Tennyson's well-known poem. Meanwhile, other leading players in the cast with him are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-24 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents 'The Woman in His House.' Illustration included.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Headline: Disraeli'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Disraeli,' the film version of the play of the same name by Louis N. Parker. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Showing today at 12.30, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Willard Louis as 'Babbitt' in Warner Bros. celebrated play of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Showing today at 12.30, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Willard Louis as 'Babbitt' in Warner Bros. celebrated play of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-24 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents his big super special, 'The Woman in His House.' Illustration and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-01
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening' produced by the eminent French director, Louis Gasnier, and released by R. C. Pictures Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' written by Robert Louis Steveson, has become a moving picture which is being shown in Coronet today. Robert Louis Stevenson was also the author of 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped.' The film is starred by John Barrymore.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 19th to 22th March, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Drifting,' in 8 parts. Also, Funeral Procession of the Late Bishop Dr. D. Pozzoni. Usual price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft's film version of the colourful story written by Louis Joseph Vance, comes to Coronet Theatre on Sunday. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Nobody loves a fat man! This is not true with regard to Willard Louis as 'Babbitt' in Warner Bros. celebrated play of the same name, Showing today at 12.30. 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

Disraeli' the film version of the play which Louis N. Parker wrote should have been here in time to be screened as the Coronet's New Year attraction. Film plot included.