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: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre, in its usual enterprising manner, screened yesterday Charles Darrell's famous melodrama 'When London Sleeps' in four parts. The film version of this drama, which had been performed in almost every town in the British Isles, closely follows…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet's plans for the Xmas season, Dorophy Philps [sic] in 'The Heart of Humanity,' second only to 'Intolerance' and 'Hearts of the World.' Henri [sic] Krauss in Pathe's supreme picturisation of Victory Hugo's immortal story, 'Les…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Les Miserables.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's. December 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Pathe's 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the second big picture, the world-famous operatic star, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows,' the tale of a woman at bay and of the man who paid the price. You've heard her on the Victor. See her on the screen. Super production prices. April 8 Remarks: Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

I am Guilty,' a photoplay drama of Associated Producers, will be the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Any one of Victor Hugo's three types would find the element it most esteems strongly marked in this film. Meanwhile, Louise Glaum takes the leading role in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12
Summary:

Billions,' Nazimova's newest cinema production, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for a run of four days beginning tomorrow. It appeared first on the stage under another title. Charles Bryant adapted the drama for Nazimova's use. At the same time, Ray C. Smallwood directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor,' 'Peg of the Movies' with Baby Peggy and International News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor,' 'Peg o' the Movies' with Baby Peggy and International News.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

The film announced for the Coronet today until Saturday provides somewhat of a change from the usual order. It is a Herbert Rawlinson production, 'The Victor,' which contains some exciting fight scenes. The film will quite measure up to the Coronet's usual standard.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor.' Also 'Peg o' the Movies' with Baby Peggy and International News.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson, the Universal star, appears as the Coronet in 'The Victor.' Plot summary details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Victor.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson is to be seen in a role far afield from the type in which he is so well-known, at the Coronet. The Universal star makes his bow to the motion picture public in the role of a knight of the squared circle. The title of the play is 'The Victor.' Film plot included. The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Last performances, today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor.' Tomorrow only at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'The Gilded Lily.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Last performances, today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor' and Baby Peggy in 'Peg o' the Movies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor' is the Coronet film for today. Rawlinson, who is an actor of years of experience on the spoken stage in England, has the role of a young gentleman of old English family. A varied programme is to be offered for the three days commencing Sunday when a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor.' Also 'Peg of the Movies' with Baby Peggy and International News.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 2-3 Remarks: Hongkong Amusements Ltd. presenting Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel. The purpose of a Picture House is to show moving pictures, The Coronet has the Pictures…