A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

F. Marshall Sanderson will present on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. D. W. Griffith's colossal spectacle 'Intolerance'. The picture that has all the stars: Lillian Gish, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Miriam Cooper and Elmo Lincoln (Tarzan). Sir Herbert Tree - Douglas Fairbanks -…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-11
Summary:

A First National attraction, Marshall Neilan and James Oliver Curwood in 'The River's End,' at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Remarks: Film poster included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

Patrons of the Kowloon Theatre are in for a good time during the next four nights when the management is running a series of especially attractive films. This evening D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' is being screened, followed by Marshall Neilan's 'Don…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-29 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday to Wednesday, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum.' Thursday to Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' Sunday only, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.' Kowloon Theatre: Monday & Wednesday, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny, Be Good.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-22
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre shows Mary Pickford in her First National comedy 'The Hoodlum' for the last time this evening. Tomorrow it will screen Marshall Neilan newspaper drama 'Go and Get It.' The Kowloon Theatre presents Mary Minter in 'Jenuy, Be Good' [sic] for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-23 - 1922-03-24
Summary:

A First National attraction, Marshall Neilan's 'Go and Get It.' Film plot and illustrations included. March 24 Remarks: 4 ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen Marshall Neilan's drama 'Go and Get It.' this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-29
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre presented a balloon dance last night. Marshall Neilan's newspaper adventure picture 'Go and Get It' makes its last appearance tonight. Erich von Stronheim's [sic] 'Blind Husbands,' will be shown tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-10 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 'The Coast of Opportunity,' 'His Royal Slyness,' and 'Marshal Joffre in Peking.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, 'I Am Guilty.' Cabaret Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen First National's 'Dinty,' for one night only. The feature attraction is produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry. The story is staged in San Francisco's China Town.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Change Your Husband.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Dinty,' this evening. The feature attraction is written and produced by Marshall Neilan and is featuring Wesley Barry, who was very successful in 'Daddy Long Legs' and 'Go and Get It.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-04-28
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-29 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents Wesley Barry in 'Dinty.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Change Your Husband.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Sportsmen come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby! Ladies, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet (Beg pardon, Mrs. Marshall Neilan) in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody, come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in his craziest comedy, 'Now or Never.'

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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Marshall Neilan's 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' with James Kirkwood, Marjory [sic] Daw and Wesley Barry. July 3-4 Remarks: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer.' The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and is getting widespread appreciation from the audience. The film is gaining popularity for its spectacular scenes, top-notch performance by James Kirkwood, Noah Beery and Marjorie…