A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

A screen classic that critics have placed in the same category with 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Hearts of the World' has been produced under the title of 'The Hearts of Humanity.' It will be exhibited at the Coronet tomorrow with Dorothy Philips in the principal…

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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: 1923-03-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Hongkong cinemagoers have chosen two Griffith production as being the best pictures the movie industry has mode. They will add one more when they have seen 'The Birth of a Nation.' Its cast includes Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, H. B. Walthall, Robert Harron, Wallace Reid and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. Illustration included. January 12 Remarks: Featuring Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Miriam Cooper, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Harron and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Cyril Maude's famous stage play has now reached the screen! 'Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every corner of the globe. Now Paramount has brought 'Grumpy' to the movies and has given Theodore Roberts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' staged with a wonderful cast, headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'Grumpy.' This William de Mille production features Theodore Roberts, May McAvoy and Conrad Nagel. The film has a humorous and melodramatic story which was written by Horace Hodges and T. Wigney Percival [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy,' with a wonderful cast headed by Theodore Boberts [sic] and May McAvoy. At the Star: Tonight and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

William de Mille's Paramount picturization of the stage success, 'Grumpy,' was shown for the first time to an enthusiastic audience at the Coronet Theatre last night. Theodore Roberts has the role of Andrew, an irascible but big-hearted old man, called Grumpy. The role of Virginia…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the Grand Old Man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Our own Topical includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

A picture that pleases everybody! Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley Departure of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage. Also our own Topical, includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley, etc.