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: 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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

If you liked Mary Pickford in 'Daddy-Long-Legs' and 'The Hoodlum,' you will love her in 'Heart o' the Hills.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Come and see Mary Pickford tonight. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, 'Love's Crucible,' and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Commencing tonight, the little house will present one after another, ten tip-top programmes. Tonight till Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' If you liked Mary in 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' you will love her in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Friday next,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 only, 'Love's Crucible.' Also Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-11 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 only, 'Love's Crucible.' Also Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, the final episodes of 'The Jungle Goddess,' and 'Snub' Pollard Comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-12
Summary:

Wherever there is intelligent appreciation of the moving picture, Mary Pickford is the star supreme. She is seen at her best in 'Heart o' the Hills.' If you like Mary in 'The Hoodlum,' you will love her in 'Heart o' the Hills.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, the final episodes of 'The Jungle Goddess.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Heart O' the Hills' featuring Mary Pickford. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, the final episodes of 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Sub' [sic] Pollard Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-13 - 1922-09-13
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, the final episodes of 'The Jungle Goddess.' Also Gazette and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-13
Summary:

Heart O' The Hills,' starring Mary Pickford, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The last screening will be on Thursday night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-14 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Heart o' the Hills.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15 only, Mollie King in 'Women Men Forget.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-14 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today at all shows, last performances of 'Heart o' the Hills' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in his first comedy of feature-length, 'A Sailor-Made Man.' Also 'The Swatow Disaster' special film.