A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Romance, mystery, thrills in Rex Beach's 6 part Goldwyn melodrama 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also showing 'Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' May 3 and 4 remarks: Owen Moore and Hedda Mova in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-04-30
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents Rex Beach's newest and greatest super thriller, 'The Crimson Gardenia' with Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. A bigger picture even than 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. at super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

Owen Moore is to be seen tonight at the Coronet in the Rex Beach picture, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Film synopsis included. If Owen Moore's matrimonial difficulties in real life ever led him into even half the mess that his chase of a 'pretty skirt' does in this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

The Crimson Gardenia' is the most perfect film that the Coronet has yet screened. The musical programme that the Coronet orchestra supplies to accompany it is on the same high level. Owen Moore gives a good account of himself. In addition to it, there is a striking Pathe Newsreel and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-03 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Enormous success of the sixth big picture! Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 reels of mystery, romance and thrills, featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. 7.15 performance, 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, for one night only, Owen Moore in 'The Crimson Gardenia' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'How Dry I Am.' May 19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Also Snub Pollard in 'How Dry I Am.' Super-production prices.

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

Norma Talmadge in Owen Johnson's famous novel, 'The Woman Gives' in 6 parts, the dramatic intensity of those moments will linger long in your memory, a First National attraction. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11
Summary:

William Hart forsakes the Western plains in his latest Artcraft picture 'Branding Broadway,' which the Coronet is showing tonight. The story was prepared for him by C. G. Sullivan, and Seena Owen is a charming waitress. Miss Owen was last in Hongkong as the beloved princess in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Seena Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy. Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers' and a universal number of the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-21
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Seena Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy that will recall to your memory, 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'Thirty a Week' and 'The Cinderella Man.' Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers' and the Topical…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-19
Summary:

It is not often possible to put an as good a show as that at the Coronet tonight! And so convinced are we of this fact that we will cheerfully refund the admission price to anyone who can conscientiously tell us that he has not thoroughly enjoyed the show! First of all, you will hear the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Serena [sic] Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy, that will recall to your memory, 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'Thirty a Week' and 'The Cinderella Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore & Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades,' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

First-class comedies are few and far between. We have secured for the Coronet some of the funniest comedies ever screened. They feature Larry Semon. We are showing the first of these tonight. Come and see Larry Semon in 'The Bakery.' There is also 'The City of Comrades' with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01 - 1921-12-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Larry Semon in 'The Bakery,' Tom Moore and Seena Owen in 'The City of Comrades' and Paramount Magazine. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Way of a Woman.'