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: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Have you heard of the 'Big Four' in the moving picture world? They are Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith. The last two are concerned in the making of 'The Lamb,' a rattling good picture that is showing tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Mary thought that 'The Lamb' was a coward. The Lamb thought so, too. But circumstances alter cases, and Duggie [sic] Fairbanks, as 'The Lamb,' puts up as nice a little scrap as you could wish to see in defence of his sweetheart's life and honour. Come and enjoy the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Two big pictures: at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer' and Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard'; at 9.15 p.m., Goldywn [sic] presents Mary Garden in 'Thais' in 7 parts. December 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Goldwyn presents the world famous operatic star Mary Garden in Anatole France's masterpiece 'Thais.' December 12 remarks: William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Also Harold Lloyd comedy. December 13 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' December 16 remarks: 7.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-12
Summary:

The one and only Mary Garden is the star of 'Thais,' the new Goldwyn photoplay from the famous novel by Anatole France, which is to be seen at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Plunderer.' Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. December 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the films…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in Anatole France's 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-13
Summary:

Thais' was screened for the first time at the Coronet last night. The merits of the picture are unquestioned. Anatole France's virile story is here treated in a magnificent way. The character of 'Thais' is well sustained by the famous actress Mary Garden. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15 - 1919-12-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mary Garden in 'Thais.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's. December 16 Remarks: The most famous story of Anatole France, the great French novelist.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has achieved another huge success in local picture circles. A week ago they provided a screening of a thrilling picture, 'Thais,' starring Mary Garden. In-depth plot and review were included in this article.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest.' Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Back Stage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A Daughter of the Gods'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

Owen Moore is to be seen tonight at the Coronet in the Rex Beach picture, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Film synopsis included. If Owen Moore's matrimonial difficulties in real life ever led him into even half the mess that his chase of a 'pretty skirt' does in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-17
Summary:

Nazimova's latest vehicle for the display of her extraordinary acting abilities has drawn crowded houses to the Coronet over the Weekend. It is doubtful if any screen star, not even excepting Mary Pickford, has managed to get such a following in so short a time as the famous little Russian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-25
Summary:

Coming to the Coronet in the side-splitting 5-reeler, 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-07
Summary:

June 5th to 7th, 1921, for three nights only, Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand and Marie Dressler in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' [sic]. Ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-06 - 1920-06-07
Summary:

June 5th to 7th, 1920, for three nights only, Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand and Marie Dressler in the only six-part play he has made, 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15; Sunday at 6 and 9.15; Monday at 5.15 and 9.15. Ordinary prices. Illustration…