A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-27 - 1921-01-29
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George M. Cohan in 'Seven Keys to Baldpate,' in 6 reels. Patrons of the Coronet interested in the formation of this Theatre and its allied interests into a limited company are requested to communicate at once with Mr. H. W. Ray.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, a First National attraction. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' Plot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-14
Summary:

In Coronet Theatre, the showing of 'Male and Female,' a film version of Sir James Barrie's great drama, had been delayed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's 'Admirable Crichton' is now appearing in a film version entitled 'Male and Female,' is showing in Coronet Theatre. Thomas Meighan, who appeared in 'The Miracle Man' starred as the leading role. Gloria Swanson plays the leading lady, while…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Male and Female,' the film version of Sir James Barrie's great play 'the Admirable Crichton' continues to draw large crowds to the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-07 - 1922-06-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Son of Wallingford,' last day. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Ethel M. Clayton in 'Men, Women and Money.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell,' from the Saturday evening post story of the same name by Grace Lovell Bryan, directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty and Helmer Walton Bergman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Passion's Playground' is coming to Coronet today. The film is starred by Katherine MacDonald. The picture has been adapted from the read story 'The Guests of Hercules' by C. N. and A. M. Williamson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A new book by H. G. Wells or a new play by J. M. Barrie is not looking forward to with a keener nor more pleasant sense of anticipation than, in the moving picture world. 'Grandma's Boy,' starring Harold Lloyd, is the latest feature to be shown in the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-27
Summary:

The best brains in French filmdom helped to produce 'The Sheik's Wife' which Coronet audiences enjoyed thoroughly when it was shown to them for the first time yesterday. The film is directed by M. Henry Roussell [sic] and starred by Emmy Lynn.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-03 - 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., William de Mille presents Sir J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-04
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes and May McAvoy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan-Paramount production, 'Humouresque' featuring Alma Rubens and Vera Gordon. Also J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'The Little Minister,' a superb Paramount picture featuring Betty Compson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

The Little Minister,' the film version from Paramount of which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the new attraction. The cast is led by Betty Compson and the story is based on Barrie's first full-length novel.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister' and Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some.' Also 'Scenes of Wusih' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-29
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's famous story, 'The Little Minister,' filmed by Paramount, is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre today.