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: 1919-11-01
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: 1919-11-03
Summary:

The second performance of 'The Auction Block,' adapted from Rex Beach's social novel, was greeted by another packed house at the Coronet on Saturday night. A detailed review of the film is included. The film is to be repeated tonight and seats can be secured at Robinson's.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

The Auction Block' which proved so popular at the Coronet Theatre a few weeks ago, is to be screened again tonight. It is a Rex Beach production in seven parts and features Rubye De Remer. Commencing of Saturday, partons will have an opportunity of seeing Mae Marsh, the actress who was in D…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

Owen Moore is to be seen tonight at the Coronet in the Rex Beach picture, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Film synopsis included. If Owen Moore's matrimonial difficulties in real life ever led him into even half the mess that his chase of a 'pretty skirt' does in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-09
Summary:

As in G. H. Mewes's article in London Magazine, an interesting point was that, it said that a photograph of a hill covered with salt was used in the Goldwyn production 'The Silver Horde.' The Coronet Theatre is going to show the production. If the snow-effects obtained in the film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde,' which is the feature of the current programme at the Coronet, contains scenes showing the salmon industry which were filmed in the salmon fishing and packing regions of America's Northwest. Rex Beach journeyed to the Northwest with the cast or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Authors production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Adapted by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel written by Gertrude Atherton, this photoplay ranks with the finest of its kind produced…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

When a film is adapted from novel as Gertrude Atherton's 'The Tower of Ivory' and is presented by skilled producers, as Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, clearly it is no ordinary photoplay. You will heartily agree when you see 'Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Author…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-26
Summary:

Adapted from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel by Gertrude Atherton, 'Out of the Storm' continues to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, this photoplay is one of the finest filmed by the Eminent Authors concern.

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Publication Date: 1922-01-26
Summary:

While 'Out of the Storm,' Eminent Authors' film version of Margaret [sic] Atherton's novel 'The Tower of Ivory' continues to draw crowded house at the Coronet Theatre. Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach produced this picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is showing the feature attraction 'Out of the Storm,' an Eminent Authors production. The feature film is based on Margaret Atherton's famous novel 'The Tower of Ivory' and is produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Authors production, is now an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Adapted by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel written by Margaret [sic] Atherton, this photoplay will be a remarkable one. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

In Chinese New Year, the Coronet Theatre will provide special screening includes 'Come On In'; 'Nurse Marjorie,' starring Mary Miles Minter; 'The Dice of Destiny,' featuring H. B. Warner; 'Out of the Storm,' a fine Eminent Authors picture is Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'The Silver Horde' tonight. The film is written by Rex Beach.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Silver Horde,' written by Rex Beach, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Silver Horde,' written by Rex Beach, is tonight's Big attraction in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

After achieving notable success at the Coronet Theatre, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Penalty' this evening. The film is written by Gouverneur Morris, staged by Rex Beach and produced by Goldwyn. Lon Chaney is playing the leading role, who also played a key role in 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Penalty' is the current feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre. 'The Penalty' is written by Gouverneur Morris, staged by Rex Reach and produced by Goldwyn. Film plot included.