A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Motion Picture Film Piracy: Stolen Picture Surrendered in Japan - Claimed Film Was Bought in Hongkong
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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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' in 7 reels, better than 'The Lone Wolf' and 'False Faces.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The Great Radium Mystery.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Headline: Big Pictures for Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-19 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Matinees daily at 5.45 (6 p.m. on Sundays). Today, Nazimova in 'Billions.' Friday and Saturday, Thos. H. Ince presents Henry B. Walthall in the Paramount-Artcraft special 7-reel production, 'False Faces.' Sunday and Monday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 & 9.15, H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces,' a Paramount special.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-20
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents Henry B. Walthall in seven whirlwind reels of mystery and romance, 'False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft special.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces,' a Paramount-Artcraft special.

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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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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-20 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.' Kowloon Theatre: 5.45 and 9.15, H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces,' a Paramount Artcraft special.

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Headline: False Faces
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-21 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

Come and see Henry B. Walthall in 'False Faces' tonight at Kowloon, tomorrow at The Coronet.

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Headline: False Faces': A Stirring Picture
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: Tonight at Kowloon, Tomorrow at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-21 - 1922-10-21
Summary:

Come and see Henry B. Walthall in 'False Faces.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday, Thos. H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'False Faces,' the big Paramount-Artcraft special. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' Pathe's great Kipling film.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Thos. H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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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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Headline: False Faces': Thrilling Coronet Picture
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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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Thomas H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy.'

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Headline: At The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

If thrills cost a cent apiece, you should pay $5 to see 'False Faces,' Thos H. Ince's great Paramount special.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Thos. H. Ince presents H. B. Walthall in 'False Faces.' Kowloon Theatre: 9.15 p.m., Dance, music by our Jazz Band. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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

We thought that the Hongkong public were too sophisticated to enjoy 'False Faces.' Sunday's and Monday's audiences convinced us of our mistake; the picture went with a bang; the only comments heard were 'why aren't there more films like this?'