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: 1919-07-30
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-19
Summary:

The Courtneidge-Holloway company added further to their laurels last night when they played the favourite comedy, 'The Man from Toronto.' It is interesting to note that a film version of the same story, varied in a few particulars, is being shown just now at the Coronet. Although…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

August 18-19 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'To Have and to Hold.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 19 & 23 Remarks: Another ad. George Fitzmaurice's 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, supported by Theodore Kosloff, W. J. Ferguson, Raymond Hatton and Walter Long, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Forthcoming attractions, a Frank Woods production, 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' based on Sir Walter Scott's novel with Wallace Beery. Also Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Made by Paramount, with Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy in the featured roles and with other outstanding names such as Gareth Hughes, Kathleen Clifford and Walter Long, 'Kick In' is a picture that has much in it which guarantees genuine entertainment. It will open at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-18
Summary:

Gloria Swanson proved more charming than ever in her latest Paramount picture, 'Her Gilded Cage,' which was shown at the Coronet Theatre last night. This is a new Sam Wood production. The rest of the cast included David Powell, Harrison Ford, Anne Cornwall, Walter Hiers and Charles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Associated Authors Inc., Frank Woods, Elmer Harris, Thompson Buchanan and Clark W. Thomas present 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a Frank Woods production, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel, with Wallace Beery as ‘King Richard.' Illustration included.

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

Tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.30, 'Hold Your Breath,' a comedy packed with thrills, cast includes Dorothy Devore, Walter Hiers, Tully Marshall, Jimmie Adams, Priscilla Bonner and Jimmy Harrison.