A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-15
Summary:

The Inauguration of President Sun,' the exclusive film taken at the instance of Hongkong Amusements, Ltd, will be shown today at the Coronet at 11 a.m., 12.35 p.m., 2.10 p.m., 3.45 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. Together with 'Ruth of the Rockies' episodes 1 and 2. 'A Woman of Pleasure…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-30 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. take pleasure in announcing that they have secured a series of screen snapshots being intimate pictures of all the leading stars, and that the first featuring Dorothy Phillips, Ruth Roland, Rubye De Remer, Hope Hampton, John Emerson and Anita Loos will be shown tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

Commencing Monday, March 3rd, Warner Bros. present Wesley Barry in 'Rags to Riches,' Harry Rapf production, enacted by a distinguished supporting cast, including Niles Welch, Ruth Renick, Russell Simpson, Richard Tucker and Eulalie Jensen. P.S. don't fail to see Hoot Gibson in his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

When people talk about a film as they are talking about 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' that film is worth seeing. This masterly film version of Victor Hugo's novel is now showing to crowded houses daily. Lon Chaney as the hunchback, and Patsy Ruth Miller as the gipsy girl. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Reckless Age,' starring Reginald Denny, supported by Ruth Dwyer, Dorothy Revier and Hayden Stevenson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' his latest Universal vehicle, comes today to the Coronet Theatre. Adapted from Earl Derr Biggers' Saturday Evening Post story, 'Love Insurance,' it combines his prowess and daring as a racing driver with a story that moves through…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies and Joseph Urban, is showing at the Coronet Theatre today. Robert G. Vignola directed the picture. The supporting cast included Forrest Stanley, Ernest Glendenning [sic], Ruth Shepley, Theresa Conover Maxwell [sic] and Macey Harlam.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20
Summary:

A laughing screen success came to town last evening when the newest of Douglas MacLean productions, 'The Yankee Consul,' was presented at the Coronet. MacLean hops steps and jumps from one amusing scene to another with the personality and pantomimic ability. The cast as a whole is…