A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet: 'The Birth of a Nation'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Headline: Quincy Adams Sawyer': Another Big Coronet Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'The Birth of a Nation'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

Griffith's big picture, 'The Birth of a Nation,' has met with much popular approval during its run here. The work of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall stands out as amongst the finest ever seen here. The next Coronet attraction is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which is…

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Headline: The Birth of a Nation': Last Showing Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Headline: Elmo Lincoln: Famous Tarzan Now Blacksmith
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
126
Headline: Colonel': D. W. Griffith's Latest Title
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
127
Headline: Trifling Women': Big New Rex Ingram Production
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
128
Headline: D. W. Griffith A 'Colonel' - Producer Honoured
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-21
129
Headline: South Seas Story: 'Where the Pavement Ends'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
130
Headline: Ramon Novarro: Brilliant Future for Young Actor
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-03-24
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…

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Headline: Ramon Novarro: Handsome Spanish Actor - Great Screen Future
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Headline: Trifling Women': At the Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction is a remarkably entertaining picture. It would be as terrible for sustained screen drama as Shakespeare's Lear is for sheer stage drama. This does not mean, however, that the picture is entirely sombre. Film…

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Headline: Prisoners of Love': Noted Screen Artists Form Company
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
135
Headline: Barbara La Marr: Danced Her Way to Fame
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
136
Headline: Beautiful Actress: Delights in Playing Siren Parts
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
137
Headline: Another Triumph: 'Where the Pavement Ends'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mae Marsh, who has starred in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance,' is now supported by Alec. B Francis and Niles Welch in 'The Face in the Dark' which will be put on at the Queen's Theatre tonight till Thursday. Film plot included. First National's…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-05-27
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Headline: The Cinemas: Norma Talmadge at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…