A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-09-08
Summary:

It has been announced that Norma Whalley, the actress, who recently obtained a divorce from Sherrie Matthews, in New York, was married on August 2 to E. P. Clarke, son of Sir Edward Clarke, K.C. The ceremony took place in St. James' Church, Piccadilly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and excellent supporting comedies. Another fine Triangle film, 'The Missing Links' featuring Norma Talmadge, will be shown tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The next splendid show tonight in Hongkong Theatre is the clever little story of life in a quiet country town. With Norma Talmadge in the principal role. She is the star in the photoplay, 'The Missing Links,' in five parts.

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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: 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: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Norma Talmadge, who reached the heights of filmdom with the Vitagraph and Triangle companies, will make her first appearance as a Selznick-Pictures star at the Coronet Theatre, in an adaptation of the noted drama 'Panthea' by Monckton Hoffe. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

A big cinema treat was given at the Coronet last evening when a powerful story with Norma Talmadge as the leading character was depicted. The picture 'De Luxe Annie,' is advertised as having three big claims to recognition; as a story it had made a big hit in the Saturday Evening Post…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-14
Summary:

The screening of 'De Luxe Annie' at the Coronet has drawn a good crowd nightly. Norma Talmadge, of 'Panthea' fame, is here seen in another character whose vivacity and depths of feeling are her chief charms. In the role of 'De Luxe Annie,' the man who utilised her…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

The principal picture at the Coronet is a seven part drama entitled 'De Luxe Annie,' featuring Norma Talmadge. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Norma Talmadge and Marguerite Marsh are appearing in a Triangle Fine Art [sic] drama of lawless passions, entitled 'The Devil's Needle' at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-09
Summary:

There is a very strong programme today at the Coronet, including two separate star attractions: Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather.' Film synopsis of the former film is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09
Summary:

Constance Talmadge has achieved the zenith of her art in the characterization she has created in the heroine of 'Pair of Silk Stockings,' which will be shown at the Coronet today, along with a splendid Capital comedy 'Birds of a Feather,' in which 'Smiling' Bill…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The Probation Wife' has drawn large audiences to the Coronet over the weekend, despite the inclement weather. The freshness of the story, the beautiful setting and photography and the charm which dainty Norma Talmadge seems to exercise over all who see her pictures make the production a…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04
Summary:

A good programme is being shown in the Coronet, with a six-reel picture 'Her Only Way' in which Norma Talmadge is the popular figure. In addition, a Pathe Gazette and Rolin comedy are in the programme as well as Gaumont's new feature 'Around the Town.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22
Summary:

London, Aug. 19 – To those behind the scenes of the film industry in this country the evolution of the British film has presented many curious and intriguing phases. When American picture audiences were sick to death of the American productions, and a galaxy of American stars of the first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-14
Summary:

In 'The Law of Compensation,' the photo-play which drew full houses to the Coronet last night, Norma Talmadge has exceptional opportunities to display her versatile dramatic powers. Film plot included. In addition, a hearty laugh is caused by the antics of Ford Sterling in an out of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-03
Summary:

A double 'movie' wedding was celebrated by two famous film stars. Dorothy Gish was married to a well-known actor, James Rennie. At the same time, Constance Talmadge was married to a Greek tobacco planter, John Pialoglou.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-05
Summary:

The feature picture the Coronet Theatre is offering, in which Miss Norma Talmadge has appeared, is called 'The Isle Of Conquest,' and in it she is supported by her sister Nathalie [sic] Talmadge.