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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-08 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mollie King and Robert Warwick in 'All Man.' Also Billy West in 'The Millionaire.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-10
Summary:

An excellent bit of fare is provided for the patrons of the Coronet Picture Theatre for today and tomorrow. 'All Man,' William Brady's Western drama in five parts is the principal attraction, featuring Robert Warwick and Mollie King. Film plot included. In addition, Billy West…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The Heart of Humanity' to be seen tomorrow at the Coronet Theatre. The main roles are played by Dorothy Phillips and William Stowell, supporting roles by Walt Whitman, Robert Anderson, Frank Braidwood, George Hackathorn [sic], little Gloria Joy, Margaret Mann and Lloyd Hughes. Film synopsis…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-26 - 1920-04-26
Summary:

On Broadway, a line three blocks long waited at the strand theatre to see D. W. Griffith's 'The Great Love,' Artcraft Pictures. David Wark Griffith, producer of 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance,' 'Hearts of the World' and 'Broken Blossoms…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26 - 1920-08-26
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, original, novel, spicy entertainment. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-26
Summary:

You would hardly expect any man to need an introduction to his widow; in fact, you wouldn't expect a man to be able to meet his widow, but both of these happen in 'Respectable By Proxy,' the romantic comedy that J. Stuart Blackton has concocted with a generous dash of spice,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-10 - 1921-01-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, a Blackton Production, 'My Husband's Other Wife' with Sylvia Breamer, Robert Gordon and an all-star cast, Pathe Distribution. Illustration included.

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

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

A splendid all-star Benjamin B. Hampton photodrama, 'The Money-Changers,' comes to the Coronet tonight. Using the basic theme of Upton Sinclair's novel, 'The Money-Changers,' Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Hampton wrote a new story for the screen. The cast included Robert McKim,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Anita Stewart, Kathlyn Williams, Anna Q. Nilsson, Mahlon Hamilton, Thomas Santschi, Wesley Barry, Thomas Jefferson, Frank Currier, Robert McKim and Tully Marshall in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams,' the First National production in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Coronet: William Desmond Taylor presents 'The Soul of Youth,' 7 parts. Also Rolin comedy and Pathe Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon in 'The Blood Barrier.' Tomorrow, Sunday, 'The Girl in the Web.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Lila Lee with Thomas Meighan, Theodore Roberts and Wesley Barry in 'Male and Female,' in 9 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow after the run at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

Hongkong is going to play an important part in the picture world if the plans tentatively drawn up by a prominent motion picture magnate of San Francisco bear fruit. Mr. Kenneth McGaffey, secretary of the Motion Picture Utility Corporation of San Francisco, is considering plans for the filming…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at all performances, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Romance of Happy Valley.' No advance in prices.