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: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, huge success of 'In Old Kentucky' featuring Anita Stewart, a First National attraction. Telephone 1743. March 22 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-28
Summary:

A photoplay 'The Money Changers,' Benjamin B. Hampton's Masterpiece, was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. The story is by Upton Sinclair and the cast includes Robert McKimm [sic], Roy Stewart, Claire Adams and Audrey Chapman.

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-14 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

The commencement of a Coronet super season: Norma Talmadge in 'The Woman Gives'; Anita Stewart in 'Mind-the-Paint Girl'; Charles Ray in 'Peaceful Valley'; Mildred Harris in 'Polly of the Storm Country.' All First National attractions. See special…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Patrons are requested to visit the Empire, late Woping (opposite Central Market), tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Also, Humorist's Derby and Canton from the air. July 28 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. November 3 Remarks: Sunday Matinee: 'He Comes Up Smiling.'

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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: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget. Sunday matinee: 'He Comes Up Smiling.'

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

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' starring Anita Stewart, commences a brief run at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Kowloon Theatre: Cinema dance tonight at 5.30 and 9 p.m. Pictures including Charles Ray in '45 Minutes from Broadway' and British Gazette. first-class dance floor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

Anita Stewart as 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also showing 'The Race for the Shanghai Champions' and the latest Topical Budget. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

Anita Stewart, well-known for her work 'Old Kentucky,' will appear in First National's 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' in which the film will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The novel of the film is written by Caroline Lockhart, and the film itself is directed…