A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

The picture drama replete with the fascinating realism and thrill so long absent from filmdom. D. W. Griffith's greatest all-star feature film, 'The Escape,' founded on Paul Armstrong's play of that name. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Paul J. Rainey's four-reel film 'The Heart of the Jungle' will be presented at the Coronet Theatre on Wednesday next. Rainey is an American and was born in Cleveland. He has been a hunter with gun and camera of lions and tigers in the African jungle. He has been an explorer in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 1. 'The Real Roosevelt'; 2. Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle'; 3. 'Coney Island.' This altogether novel programme will be shown for three nights at the Coronet. At both shows,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle,' and 'Coney Island.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Those who admired Mitchell Lewis in Rex Beach's great film, 'The Barrier,' have been disappointed in the work of the master of elemental characters. His wonderful characterisation of Paul, the French-Canadian, in 'The Faith of the Strong' will replace his on his pedestal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-20
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, last performances of Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present.' Tonight and tomorrow at Kowloon, Alice Brady in 'The Dark Lantern,' a seven-reel Realart special. Sunday at 2.45 p.m. at Prince's Pavilion orchestra concert by the combined orchestras of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatre give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The collection will be handed over to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

The concert at the Pavilion on Sunday, promoted by the Coronet Theatre management, yielded $84.5, which has been handed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' in which Thomas Holding takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. It is written by Rudyard Kipling and directed by James Young. It is noted that Dr. H. R. M. Maddock is the technical consultant. Also, Randolph Lewis, technical expert and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-06
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Norma Talmadge has ever played 'Love's Redemption,' adapted by Anthony Paul Kelly from an Andrew Soutar's novel, 'On Principle.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-09 - 1923-03-09
Summary:

The Notorious Mrs. Sands' starring Bessie Barriscale. Together with Paul Parrott in 'Rough on Romeo' and Pathe Review.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Although John Paul Bart was only an obscure clothes-presser in the tailor's shop, he had a most consuming ambition. Film synopsis included. How Paul goes about this ticklish matter, and his trials and hardships before his plans work out to a triumphant conclusion, form the theme of '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

John Paul Bart played by Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Tomorrow Saturday at the Coronet, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation announces their first big production to be shown in South China, 'Hearts Aflame,' a Metro screen classic. In order to enable this real super-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

An entire Oriental city was built for 'One Arabian Night,' the remarkable First National feature production which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The theme of 'One Arabian Night' is all that one might hope for from the name. Film plot included. Pola Negri takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Wallace Reid and Elsie Ferguson in 'Forever,' a George Fitzmaurice production, based on the novel by George Du Maurier. Cast includes Elliott Dexter, George Fawcett, Montagu Love, Barbara Dean, Dolores Cassinelli and Paul McAllister. Illustration included.