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: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is now presenting a big Metro attraction in 'The Voice of Conscience.' Provided with a dual role, Francis X. Bushman, assisted by Beverly Bayne, appears in this fine film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The Shell Game' is another remarkable Metro production. It was screened at the Coronet last night to a good audience when an additional attraction was provided in the string hand from the s.s. Colombia. Another acceptable item in last night's programme was a Rolin comedy in which the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

The management of the Coronet have much pleasure in announcing for tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. their first big Metro picture, 'The Adopted Son,' a six-part super-feature of love and daring, starring Francis X. Bushman and Beverley Bayne. Although they are paying 50% more for these…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Metro has converted Ben Ames Williams' story into a splendid sea picture. The plot is new and furnishes many dramatic situations. Film synopsis included. Lon Chaney gives the most striking performance. Bille Dove is a petulant but charming bride. The film will be shown at the Coronet,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-29 - 1919-10-01
Summary:

We are prepared to be judged by any and every Metro picture that we screen, and we challenge comparison with any other brand. Tonight we are showing the greatest of all screen stars incomparable Nazimova in the play that made her famous, 'Revelation.' Although this picture is a super-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

From today till Saturday at the World Theatre, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson's 'Trailing African Wild Animals' in 7 reels. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

There have been 16,000 stage performances of 'Peg o' My Heart,' the film version of which comes tomorrow to the Coronet. You know what the name Metro means on a film; this is one of Metro's greatest.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Coming! The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.' October 4 remarks: Metro presents Harold Lloyd [sic] in 'The Haunted Pyjamas.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-02
Summary:

The Rex Ingram production, 'Trifling Women,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-10 - 1920-07-13
Summary:

Tonight, the first Metro picture, Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Another fine Metro at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son' featuring Lionel Barrymore.

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-29 - 1925-10-29
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, James Kirkwood in 'The Eagle's Feather,' a Metro screen classic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

If Metros are as good as this, give us Metros all the time' was a remark heard at Tientsin at the first showing of 'The Adopted Son.' Showing tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

17
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tue. & Wed., 16th & 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's 'Hearts Alfame.'

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

Today at all shows, 'Forget Me Not,' a Metro picture. At ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

October 2, 3 and 4, last three nights of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' October 4 Remarks: On page 5, tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of Metro's super film, 'Revelation,' featuring 'Nazimova.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Film poster included.