A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tuesday, February 20, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight. Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' commences tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

If we had to stake our reputation on any one picture play, we should prefer to do so upon a film like 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'When We Were Twenty-One.' Friday and Saturday, 'Kismet.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sunday and Monday, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of United Artists' 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-06 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford will be shown again tomorrow, Wednesday 7th for one day only.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

In order not to compete with tonight's Philharmonic concert at the Theatre Royal, we are postponing the one day a showing of Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' till tomorrow, Thursday. 'When the Devil Drives' will be screened again tonight.

14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, absolutely one night only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Baby Mine.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-24 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

It took 3 cuts to make 'The Mark of Zorro.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-24 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

For full one week, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro.' Illustration included. August 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 6. United Artists presents 'The Mark of Zorro.' Price details included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-28
Summary:

Delighted audiences on Saturday and Sunday acclaimed 'The Mark of Zorro' as Douglas Fairbanks' best picture. Come and see it tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-29 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in the latest United Artists production, 'The Mark of Zorro,' from the novel by Johnston McCulley, directed by Fred Niblo. Illustration included.