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: 1919-11-05
Summary:

A magazine story by Kenneth L. Roberts entitled 'Good Will and Almond Shells' forms the basis for the Metro five-reel feature, 'The Shell Game,' now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Henry Kolker and Emmy Wehlen played the main roles. The supportive cast included Joseph…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 & 7.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Grand: Tonight till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Clarine Seymour and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honor and Behave,' 5 rippling reels of Mack Sennett super comedy. Grand: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

In making the big South Sea drama 'Idol Dancer,' which the Coronet is showing today and tomorrow, the whole Griffith Company nearly found watery graves. The Company went to Jamaica to take this picture. They wanted a big storm. They went out in a small steamer and found their storm.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

The Idol Dancer,' directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Richard Barthelmess, is being shown today and tomorrow at the Coronet. Production difficulties have been mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09
Summary:

While filming the drama 'Idol Dancer' in Jamaica, Griffith and his company sank in the water while they went out on a small streamer in search of a particular scene. But American seaplanes rescued them and their lives were saved. Tomorrow, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Idol…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, a Griffith production, 'The Idol Dancer' with Clarine Seymour and Richard Barthelmess. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13 - 1923-07-13
Summary:

Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny,' with a great cast including, Little Dickie [sic] Headrick, Herbert Rawlinson and Wm. V. Mong, a First National attraction in 7 parts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Richard Bartholmess [sic] feature entitled 'Tol'able David.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

For 6 nights from Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Richard Barthelmess and Gladys Hulette in 'Tol'able David.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tol'able David' with Richard Barthelmess, is showing tonight till Saturday. October 22 Remarks: Richard Barthelmess is the hero of 'Way Down East,' 'Broken Blossoms' and the 'Idol Dancer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'