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: 1922-02-04
Summary:

The Secret Garden,' written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of the 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' will be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

For the last time, 'The Secret Garden' by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, will be screened by Kowloon Theatre this evening. Moreover, tomorrow (Tuesday evening) the Kowloon Theatre will hold its usual popular cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Secret Garden,' written by Francis Hodgson Burnett, author of the 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' will be screened again at the Kowloon Theatre this evening for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing 'The Secret Garden,' written by Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett, as an attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is tomorrow's Coronet attraction. Their story is created by George Randolph Chester. Plot and production summary included.

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

The Son of Wallingford' is today's Coronet attraction. The two main characters in the film, J. Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw, are created by Mr. George Randolph Chester. It is stated that they seem to have stepped from between the pages of the magazines in which 'Get Rich…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Son of Wallingford,' directed by Mr. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: False Faces'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going showing a Paramount Artcraft picture entitled 'The False Faces.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

False Faces' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. 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.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

Some of the films being screened in 'False Faces,' now showing in Hongkong, were taken aboard the Admiral liner President.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-04
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Son of Wallingford,' the production of which requires massive sets and 1500 scenes. A whole town, that of Whittier, California, was used for many of the scenes. Along with a great explosion scene of the ten tanks of oil, elephants, camels,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Jimmy Wallingford, son of the famous but notorious J. Rufus Wallingford, of 'Get Rich Quick' fame, is the main character in the film offering at The Star tonight. Mr. Randolph Chester, the author of the Wallingford stories, decided to let Jimmy grow up, and in 'The Son of…