A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Adopted Son'
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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Headline: Having Secured the Agency for South China for Metro Productions
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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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 8, 9 and 10. Booking at Robinson's. August 11 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro Pictures' 'The Adopted Son' only. Illustration…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

Tonight, Metro presents Emmy Whelen [sic] in 'Vanity.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Emmy Whelen [sic] in 'Vanity.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-09-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.10, Metro presents Emmy Whelen [sic] in 'Vanity.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Beautiful Emmy': In 'Vanity' at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

One of the best cinema programmes we have been in Hongkong is being shown now at the Coronet. On Saturday night a crowded house watched Emmy Wetler [sic], the beautiful Metro Star in the suspect play 'Variety.' In addition, there is a comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1919-09-03
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.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1919-09-06
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight marks the last performance of a very enjoyable film at the Coronet, 'His Father's Son.' This Metro Comedy, which features Lionel Barrymore and fairly sparkles with humourous situations is too good to be missed. Booking is at Robinson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

September 11th, 12th and 13th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider' and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-11 - 1919-09-13
Summary:

September 11, 12 and 13 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Masked Rider.' Harold Lloyd Comedy. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-25
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part Gypsy drama 'The Call of Her People.' Booking at Robinson's. September 27 remarks: Tomorrow, 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.'

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743; The Little House That Shows the Big Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743, The Little House That Shows the Big Pictures
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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

The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.'