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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Courage of Marge O'Doone' by James Oliver Curwood, a Vitagraph special production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-05 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

A Vitagraph special production with the excellent direction of David Smith. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Come to the cool little Coronet and see 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Illustration included. July 6 Remarks: The film features Niles Welch. Film plot included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' 'Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' July 7 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre is showing Gazette. July 8 Remarks…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

The Courage of Marge O'Doone' and we propose to complete the illusion by cooling the theatre every evening the film is shown with two tons of ice. We shall also screen Larry Semon's very latest two-part comedy special, 'School Days!' You will come out of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby' and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-07
Summary:

The Courage of Marge O'Doone,' adapted from James Oliver Curwood's famous story, is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone,' which is a film version of James Oliver Curwood's writing. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' Also Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-08 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Courage of Marge O'Doore.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-08 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' Sunday and Monday, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Courage of Marge O'Doone,' a film version of James Oliver Curwood's great story, is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-08 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'A London Bobby.' Sunday and Monday, Geraldine Farrar in 'The Woman and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight till Saturday, 'Black Beauty' in 7 reels. July 15 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Sunday & Monday, 'Courage of Marge O'Donne' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.