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: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 31st at 4.30 p.m., January 1st at 2 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Don't miss this beautiful picture. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

In pursuance of our policy of offering only the best to our patrons, we have secured Pathe's wonderful picture, 'New York,' a story of the great white way for our next programme. In its stage version, its well-knit story and the gripping scenes which lead up to its amazing climax…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, there will be two more matinees of 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' on Tuesday next at 4.30 p.m., and on Wednesday at 2.15 p.m. Don't miss your last opportunity of seeing this beautiful picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

January 7 at 4.30 p.m. and January 8 at 2.15 p.m., last two performances of Jack and the Beanstalk. January 7 at 9.15 p.m. and January 8 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's. January 6 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. In response to numerous requests, there…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a cinema in Hongkong--both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-20
Summary:

We are now planning to give you what you have never yet had in a Cinema in Hongkong – both a serial and a five-part picture in the same programme. We are also making it possible for you to come to the Coronet any time between 5.15 and 6.15 p.m. and see the complete show. In every programme we…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, with characteristic enterprise, has secured a magnificent film d'art, which is to be screened at the matinee today and again tonight. This is 'Caligus,' and it is in every sense a remarkable production, showing wonderful scenes of ancient Rome and the cast…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-12
Summary:

Those who have not seen the splendid all-comedy programme at the Coronet Theatre should not miss visiting this popular hall tonight when it will be screened for the last time. It is seldom that patrons of any cinema are given the opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin, Max Linder and Harold Lloyd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-21
Summary:

Don't miss tonight's big programme at the Coronet. See ad. on page 13.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

And don't forget that its sequel, 'The Romance of Tarzan' starts on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The Hong Kong public for the first time saw that wonderful film 'My Four Years in Germany' at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night and will again have an opportunity of witnessing it tonight. The management of the Coronet Theatre has performed a great public service by arranging to have…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has a very special attraction offering in its new programme, which will be put on at both the matinee and night performances today. This is the fine film, 'Mickey,' which will feature Mabel Normand, and which is superb art production. No one should miss seeing it.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-21
Summary:

Tonight, Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames, England's leading cinema stars in the big Broadwest production, 'A Turf Conspiracy,' founded on Nat Gould's famous racing story of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Don't miss the last performance of 'Intolerance.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

There will never be another $2,000,000 picture. There will never be another 'Intolerance.' If you have not seen the screen's most glorious production, do not miss this last opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

What Shakespeare was among dramatists; what Charles Dickens was among novelists; what D. W. Griffith is among film producers: the Coronet has had the greatest privilege of showing his two masterpieces, 'Intoleraece' and 'Hearts of the World,' the two picture plays that are…

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Headline: Cinema Treat
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre management, with characteristic enterprise, is arranging that the Hong Kong public may have a further opportunity of seeing those two magnificent films, 'Hearts of the World,' and 'Intolerance.' The first named is to be screened at 5.15 and 9.10 today…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of Metro's super film, 'Revelation' featuring Nazimova. Do not miss this wonderful production. It is leaving the colony on Monday. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas,' a…