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: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-19
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'East Lynne', a pathetic drama from Mrs. H. Wood's novel

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'East Lynne,' tomorrow. It is a modernized film version produced by Hugo Ballin as a Hodkinson release. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Hugo Ballin presents 'East Lynne,' with Edward Earle and Mabel Ballin. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-26 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Easy Lynne.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 & 9.15, Soler Difranco, Rizote, and 'Flame of Life.' 5.45, 80 cents; 9.15, $1.2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is showing the picture version of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel, entitled 'East Lynne.' The film is produced by Hugo Ballin who has simultaneously adopted a modern setting and maintained the authenticity of the personality of the characters intended by their creator.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

The splendid film version of Mrs. Henry Wood's novel 'East Lynne' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-26 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 'East Lynne.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Soler Difranco, Rizote and 'Flame of Life.' 5.45, 80 cents; 9.15, $1.20.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-27
Summary:

Hugo Ballin presents 'East Lynne,' with Edward Earle and Mabel Ballin. Illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'East Lynne' which is getting an enthusiastic reception there. The film is consistent with the simplicity and the personality of the characters of the original story.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

On the road of progress along which the motion picture art is steadily travelling another milestone has been marked off by the film version of 'East Lynne' which is attracting big 'house' at the Coronet. The film was based on Mrs. Henry Wood's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-27 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 'East Lynne.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Soler Difranco, Rizote and 'Happy Though Married.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

That was the good old stock company adage and it never failed, written by Mrs. Henry Wood in 1862, produced as a play in the early seventies, 'East Lynne' has stood the test of time, as a film it is destined to eclipse even its popularity as a play. Hongkong cinemagoers have their last…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

The Coronet: 'East Lynne.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, Soler Difranco, Rizote and 'Happy Though Married.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Today until tomorrow, Mabel Ballin in 'East Lynne.' Sunday and Monday, Joe Moore in 'The White Rider' in 5 reels. The first of a new series of films especially booked for Kowloon Theatre. Don't forget cabaret dance on Tuesday. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Passion's Playground.' Kowloon Theatre: 'East Lynne.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

Way Down East,' a production of D. W. Griffith, is drawing record audiences to the Coronet Theatre. It is just one of those simple, human stories whose British prototypes are 'East Lynne' and 'The Lights o' London.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Persons who have curiosity as to just how much laughing they can stand without collapse should go to the World Theatre where '40 Horse Hawkin's,' the latest Gibson production is being screened for the last time. For genuine humour requiring none of the usual upholstering to '…