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: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

By special arrangement with the Coronet, F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, at 9.15 p.m. only, D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance,' the picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

The management of the Coronet ask the cooperation of the 3,000 people who have already seen 'The Better ‘Ole' in securing a full house at the final performance at 9.15 tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell, George Walsh and Miriam Cooper in 'The Honor System' in ten parts. The greatest human story ever screened. Not for children. Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In presenting 'The Honor System' tonight, the management of the Coronet adds one more to the long list of super-productions they have shown at that popular house of entertainment. The first-class players included George Walsh, Gladys Brockwell and Miriam Cooper. Like several of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-07
Summary:

For a film like 'The Whip,' word of mouth advertising is the best! The management of the Coronet therefore request the cooperation of all who saw 'The Whip' last night in securing for the little house big audiences tonight.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, for one day only, Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans,' an American drama eternal by James Fenimore Cooper, directed by Maurice Tourneur and Clarence L. Brown. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Last of the Mohicans,' adapted from Fenimore Cooper's novel and directed by Maurice Tourneur, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Besides, it is stated that the audiences who remember Maurice Tourneur's work in 'Treasure Island' will be able to picture for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Maurice Tourneur 'The Last of the Mohicans' which is remembered along with Fenimore Cooper's story 'Treasure Island' and 'Tom Brown's Schooldays.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Upon the conclusion of the run of 'Are You a Failure?' the comedy now showing at the Coronet, Griffith's greatest spectacular film 'The Birth of a Nation' is due. Film plot included. A superlative cast includes Lillian Gish, Henry B. Walthall, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-23
Summary:

R. A. Walsh presents Peter B. Kyne's 'Kindred of the Dust,' featuring Lionel Belmore, Ralph Graves and Miriam Cooper. Illustration included. May 23 Remarks: A First National attraction.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…