A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-19
Summary:

Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' tonight. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

Tonight, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' in 6 parts. Prices as usual. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also showing, Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Last two days, don't miss them. Commencing October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' with an all-star cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

The Signal Tower' starring Virginia Valli with Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes and Frankie Darro.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Starting Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Signal Tower,' starring Virginia Valli, with a splendid supporting cast including Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes, Frankie Darro, Hayden Stevenson, Dot Farley and J. Farrell MacDonald. 'The Signal Tower' was released…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'The Signal Tower,' greater than 'The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel, with Virginia Valli, supported by a big cast including Wallace Beery and Rockliffe Fellowes. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Starring Virginia Valli, the Coronet's change of programme is one of tingling thrills, with the title of 'The Signal Tower.' Realism has been brought to perfection and when it is remembered that Wallace Beery is responsible for the roguery. Those who had the good fortune of seeing…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Queen of Sheba,' story by Virginia Tracy, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11 - 1924-12-15
Summary:

William Fox's super-special feature, 'Queen of Sheba,' story by Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards. Commencing today at increased prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10, $2.00 and $1.00; 7.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Nero,' staged by J. Gordon Edwards, story by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, showing Monday next. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

The burning of Rome, as depicted in 'Nero,' is remarkable. The number and size of the building destroyed and the powerfully natural way the effect is fitted into the picture, lift it into a new field of achievement. The authors of the story, Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17
Summary:

William de Mille's Paramount picturization of the stage success, 'Grumpy,' was shown for the first time to an enthusiastic audience at the Coronet Theatre last night. Theodore Roberts has the role of Andrew, an irascible but big-hearted old man, called Grumpy. The role of Virginia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

A big Broadway success, the hit of a London season, 'Welcome Stranger' has been made into a corking picture. In addition to the Jewish humour that made 'Potash and Perlmutter' such a success, there is also that touch of nature that is so essential to even the funniest of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

The whole town will laugh at 'Welcome Stranger,' with Florence Vidor, Noah Beery, Dore Davidson, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Robert Edeson, Wm. V. Mong and Virginia Brown Faire. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

Welcome Stranger,' a sensational Broadway stage success of a few years back, made into a photoplay under the direction of James Young, and released by Producers' Distributing Corp., comes to the Coronet Theatre today. As a stage play, 'Welcome Stranger' gave George Sidney one…