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: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

In pursuance of our policy of offering only the best to our patrons, we have secured Pathe's wonderful picture, 'New York,' a story of the great white way for our next programme. In its stage version, its well-knit story and the gripping scenes which lead up to its amazing climax…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-07
Summary:

Following 'The Haunted Pyjamas,' a laughable 5-part comedy featuring Harold Lockwood, the Coronet is screening another picture entitled 'Sporting Life,' which is based on the well-known Drury Lane melodrama of the same name. More particulars about this picture are obtainable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-10
Summary:

The picture which is a film version of the famous old Drury Lane melodrama of the same name, directed by Maurice Tourneur, was screened at the Coronet for the first time last night. Details of the film are mentioned in this article with some quotes from the film critic Edward Wenzel.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Another Metro treat.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12 - 1919-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-07
Summary:

Few patrons of the motion picture are discerning enough to realise that such a seemingly simple thing as a screen caption may be sufficient to alter the entire aspect of a photoplay. Yet a sub-title which jars the eye or entails a real effort at understanding is a thing to be sedulously avoided…

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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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' Final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15, last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' At 9.15 p.m., final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m., last performance of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' At 7.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' At 9.15 p.m., final showing of Norma Talmadge in 'De Luxe Annie.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today, Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Voice of Conscience.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'Social Quicksands,' At 7.15 p.m., 'Red, White and Blue Blood.' January 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'Social Quicksands' after British Gazette. Also Billy West in 'His Day Out.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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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,…