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: 1922-01-09
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Fair and Warmer' will be shown in this evening. The stage comedy is written by Auexy [sic] Hopwood, and the leading role is taken by May Allison. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer' is now available at the Coronet Theatre. The leading role of the film is taken by May Allison. Besides, on Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-23
Summary:

Go and Get It,' a First National feature produced by Marshall Neilan, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-29
Summary:

Go and Get It,' Marshall Weilan's drama of newspaper adventure, makes its last appearance at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-27
Summary:

Dinty,' a First National film produced by Marshall Neilan and presenting Wesley Barry, will be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Apart from 'Dinty,' Wesley Barry is famous for his acting in 'Daddy Long Legs,' 'Go and Get It,' and other First…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-04
Summary:

A Branded Woman' comes to the Coronet Theatre. The leading role is filled by Norma Talmadge and the production is a First National feature. Film synopsis included.

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

Saturday finds the Coronet Theatre showing two first-rate attractions, one is the film record of Princess Mary's wedding and one is 'The Branded Woman' featuring Norma Talmadge. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre offers Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth,' and Madge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-08
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's 'From Hand to Mouth' and Madge Kennedy's 'The Girl with the Jazz Heart' are showing at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, 'The Branded Woman,' featuring Norma Talmadge, is the principal attraction at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-21
Summary:

False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft's film version of the colourful story written by Louis Joseph Vance, comes to Coronet Theatre on Sunday. Film plot included.

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Headline: False Faces'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

False Faces' is the new attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

False Faces' will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet has another 'ten-strike' in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' the big rural drama which it is at present showing. A wonderful cast, headed by Blanche Sweet, interprets the story in vivid fashion. One of the finest fights in movie history comes about in this film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The book of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is more familiar in the States than to English readers. Nevertheless, the big houses who are visiting the film at the Coronet are loud in their praises of what they pronounce 'a picture of the best kind.' A cast of real artistes appears in…