A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been renovated and refurnished throughout. New features have been introduced including children's plays. Mr. H. W. Ray is the new Manager of the Coronet. The first performance under the new management took place yesterday was 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-31
Summary:

The first 'super' film at the Coronet Theatre, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' which has been succeeded at the evening presentation by another Fox film, 'The Walls of Jericho.' The film has wonderful acting and photography. Film synopsis included. Also, an amusing comedy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-04
Summary:

An article about the experience of visiting Coronet written by a writer of China Mail called 'Barba.' He mentioned Mr. Ray and seeing a film called 'The American Way.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-06
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre believes in moving with the times. Its latest demonstration of the enterprise is the completion of arrangements whereby lighting current is able to run a five-part film without any interruption in its continuity, while it will now also possible to run a five…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

You will recognise the truth the lessons conveyed in W. D. [sic] Griffith's big photoplay 'The Escape.' A photo of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17th, 18th and 19th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production, 'The Escape,' 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

The picture drama replete with the fascinating realism and thrill so long absent from filmdom. D. W. Griffith's greatest all-star feature film, 'The Escape,' founded on Paul Armstrong's play of that name. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

There is a big attraction offering at the Coronet Theatre tonight when 'The Escape' will be screened for the first time in Hong Kong. This is one of D. W. Griffith's famous pictures. It is a story which will make people think and as usual, it is magnificently staged. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

D. W. Griffith, who is responsible for tonight's fine picture at the Coronet, 'The Escape.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

March 17, 18 and 19, 1919, at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith's big 7-part production 'The Escape.' Also showing 'Charlie in the Police' and 'Col. Heeza Liar Gets Married.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

Mr. Ray, the manager of the Coronet has a knack for pleasing his patrons by selecting 'The Desert Man' to screen and have been drawing a bumper house for the past few days. The film was starred by William S. Hart. An Essanay Comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin is also being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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

The screening of Ambassador Gerard's famous 'Four Years in Germany' [sic], adapted from his book. The picture is being screened in the City Hall on Saturday and Monday evenings, as the Coronet Theatre accommodation being considered inadequate.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

The consensus of opinion of those who saw 'My Four Years in Germany' at the theatre Royal on Saturday night was that the management of the Coronet has done us a good turn by bringing this film to Hongkong. This picture has given a decided flip to the 'Lest We Forget' feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Sold for Marriage' at the Coronet tonight. It's a D. W. Griffith picture, with fine acting of Lilian Gish. In addition there is a fine British Gazette and a Triangle comedy, 'Dirty Work in a Laundry.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

The Coronet presents Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany' for three nights only. Time and price details included.