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: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan' which presents the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, please the eye with the same scenic magnificence that distinguished the first Tarzan film, and in addition provides an even more dramatic and closely-knit…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-23
Summary:

The 'Little House that shows the Big Pictures' has again done well in securing the fine film 'Rio Grande.' With his picturization of Augustus Thomas' drama, Edwin Carewe falls in line with the best producer-directors of the screen. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-01
Summary:

Capacity house continued at the Coronet Theatre where the sensational picture play 'The Miracle Man' is being shown all this week. The leading roles are played by Thomas Meighan and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-24
Summary:

The Thunderbolt' is the title of the photoplay starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan (of 'Miracle Man' fame), which was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included. In addition, a Snub Pollard comedy 'Don't Weaken' is also shown.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald capitalised as the 'American Beauty' has certainly made an auspicious start as a First National star in 'The Thunderbolt,' an original creation by J. Grubb Alexander, which is the current attraction at the Coronet. She is supported by Thomas Meighan,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

The Thunderbolt,' starring Katherine MacDonald and Thomas Meighan, is the attraction at the Coronet until next Wednesday. A good laugh at Snub Pollard in a comedy entitled 'Don't Weaken' completes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

Lost City' film has detracted attention from the local pictures at the Coronet. The serious countenance and attitude of President Logan at the V. R. C. sports are faithfully reproduced; but nor more vividly life-like than the little drama played by Mr. Thomas Meek and Mr. Mitchell.

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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: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Sir James Barrie's 'Admirable Crichton' is now appearing in a film version entitled 'Male and Female,' is showing in Coronet Theatre. Thomas Meighan, who appeared in 'The Miracle Man' starred as the leading role. Gloria Swanson plays the leading lady, while…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' in which Thomas Holding takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. It is written by Rudyard Kipling and directed by James Young. It is noted that Dr. H. R. M. Maddock is the technical consultant. Also, Randolph Lewis, technical expert and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince's 'Homespun Folks' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre starting from today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
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Headline: Her Reputation'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Thomas H. Ince's famous notable newspaper drama 'Her Reputation,' for the next few days. The film features May McAvoy, who has demonstrated her skills as a dancer. The Mississippi River flood scene was taken after special…