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: 1916-08-22 - 1916-08-24
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (3rd episode), 'The Pocket Wireless', 'The Life of George Carpenter', 'Italian Cavalry', 'Guzzle the Golfer' (Keystone Comic), 'Buster Brown on Goats' (Edison Comic) and 'The Border Range'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-17
Summary:

Scots folks should see 'The Daughter of MacGregor' now appearing at the Coronet Theatre. The location of the scenes – in Scotland and Florida – is arresting, by reason of its very simplicity at times, thus giving that variety so essential nowadays in the successful photoplay.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan' which presents the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, please the eye with the same scenic magnificence that distinguished the first Tarzan film, and in addition provides an even more dramatic and closely-knit…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John-emerson-Anita Loos Production. It's a First National attraction. April 22 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold,' British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' April 23…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National now presents Constance Talmadge in her liveliest comedy, 'A Virtuous Vamp.' April 23 Remarks: Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos Production.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-22 - 1921-04-26
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'A Virtuous Vamp,' a John Emerson-Anita Loos production, a First National attraction. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, episodes 3 and 4 of 'Pirate Gold.' Also British Gazette and 'Park Your Car.' Plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-29
Summary:

The Love Expert,' starring Constance Talmadge and adaption by John Emerson and Anita Loos will open for a four-day engagement at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's 'The Love Expert,' will be seen for four days at the Coronet Theatre, commencing Sunday. Adapted from an original story on which John Emerson and Anita Loos collaborated. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-28 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at all shows, John Emerson and Anita Loos present 'Come on In.' Sunday at all shows, Mary Miles Minter in 'Nurse Marjorie.' Monday at all shows, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mary Miles Minter in…

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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: 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: 1922-09-30 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. take pleasure in announcing that they have secured a series of screen snapshots being intimate pictures of all the leading stars, and that the first featuring Dorothy Phillips, Ruth Roland, Rubye De Remer, Hope Hampton, John Emerson and Anita Loos will be shown tomorrow…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'No Woman Knows,' from the story by Edna Ferber, a Universal-Jewel directed by Tod Browning. Also B. A. T.'s Town Topics No. 6. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today itill Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna,' from Eleanor H. Porter's novel, screen adaption by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher. Illustration included. September 5 Remarks: Other ads on page 4 & 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

Something new -ever the cry in motion pictures – has come with D. W. Griffith's latest film, 'One Exciting Night,' which begins at the Coronet Theatre today. The story concerns a young girl, played by Miss Carol Dempster. Also, the story concerns a half-million dollars that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last nights of the Griffith mystery picture, 'One Exciting Night,' which has proved as popular during its run here as all the other big productions by the Movie Wizard. 'One Exciting Night' contains an abundance of humour, most of it being supplied…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Transforming a spoken play into moving picture is a strange task; the task of translating words into pantomime. This is the astounding feat Clarence L. Brown has achieved in 'The Acquittal,' new Universal Jewel mystery play, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Last two days, don't miss them. Commencing October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' with an all-star cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Here's the greatest screen entertainment ever seen. 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture, from the popular novel by Emerson Hough, adapted by Jack Cunningham. Illustration included.