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: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-04 - 1920-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Also Billy West in 'The Hobo.' Popular prices. At 7.15 p.m., Pathe presents George B. Seitz and Margaret [sic] Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged.' October 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Publication Date: 1922-01-26
Summary:

While 'Out of the Storm,' Eminent Authors' film version of Margaret [sic] Atherton's novel 'The Tower of Ivory' continues to draw crowded house at the Coronet Theatre. Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach produced this picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is showing the feature attraction 'Out of the Storm,' an Eminent Authors production. The feature film is based on Margaret Atherton's famous novel 'The Tower of Ivory' and is produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Authors production, is now an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Adapted by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel written by Margaret [sic] Atherton, this photoplay will be a remarkable one. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-26 - 1922-07-26
Summary:

Violet Heming, Wanda Hawley, Bebe Daniels, Mildred Reardon, Margaret Loomis, Clara Horton, Theodore Roberts, Irving Cummings, Monte Blue and one hundred beautiful girls form the cast of 'Everywoman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' From the stage success by Louis N. Parker and directed by Henry Kolker. Supported by Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Fred Nicholls and Noel Tearle. Illustartion included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker, supported by a cast comprising Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Frank Losee, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Noel Radcliff, Fred J. Nicholls and Noel Tearle.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Big audiences saw and enjoyed at the Coronet for the film 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, Mrs. Arliss, Margaret Dale, Reginald Denny and Louise Huff.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
Summary:

School Days' – could any name convey more for a Wesley Barry picture than this! Everybody who has seen Freckles in his earlier productions can readily imagine how he must fairly revel in this his latest piece which comes to the Coronet Theatre today as the feature attraction for the next…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

In 1852, Alexandre Dumas, the younger, gave to the French public a play destined to become a literary masterpiece. It was called 'The Lady of the Camellias,' based on the life of Margaret Gautier, a French courtesan. All actresses longed to play Camille. There was Eleanora Duse, Ethel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

If Winter Comes,' based on the novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson, made its appearance on the screen at the Coronet Theatre last night. Watching the tale unfold is like reading the book with living illustrations on the page opposite. Film synopsis included. Percy Marmont takes the leading role.…