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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1923-06-21
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is the attraction of the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself.' It is a Universal Jewel production and 'Fanny Herself' has been interpreted on the screen by Mabel Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Life, as it is, is the keynote of the big picture which forms the attraction at the Coronet. 'No Woman Knows' is a film adaptation of Edna Ferber's 'Fanny Herself,' a portrayal of small-town family life. Mabel Julienne Scott gives an admirable interpretation of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Universal Jewel production 'No Woman Knows,' a screen adaptation of the Edna Ferber's book 'Fanny Herself.' Starring Mabel Julienne Scott, the picture is one of the most human ones to be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is now being shown at the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' starred by Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

The film adaptation of Edna Ferber's greatest work, 'Fanny Herself,' or 'No Woman Knows' as it is titled on the screen, was witnessed by appreciative audiences at the Coronet yesterday. Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes, heading an all-star cast, assist in giving a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-05 - 1923-07-07
Summary:

The Off Shore Pirate,' by F. Scott Fitzgerald and starring Viola Dana, a Metro classic. Adapted by Waldemar Young and directed by Dallas M. Fitzgerald. July 5-6 Remarks: Film poster included. July 5-6 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-05 - 1923-07-06
Summary:

The Off-Shore Pirate' by F. Scott Fitzgerald and starring Viola Dana, a Metro classic. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-05
Summary:

Two reasons why residents should visit the Coronet today: Firstly, A Metro production, featuring Viola Dana and entitled 'The Offshore Pirate.' It is an adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's story. Miss Lana is supported by Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edward Cecil and the well-…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Mary Regan,' from Leroy Scott's sensational novel of the same name. Also Felix, the Cat Cartoon Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Mary Regan,' from Leroy Scott's sensational novel, and Felix the Cat in Cartoon Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Mary Regan,' from Leroy Scott's sensational novel of the same name. Also Felix the Cat Cartoon Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in Leroy Scott's sensational novel, 'Mary Regan,' a First National attraction. Also Felix the Cat Cartoon Comedy. Illustration included.