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: 1922-06-16
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: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming: 'Dr. Jeykll & Mr. Hyde' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's Victory. Coming, Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinee, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and Wednesday, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in Bill Henry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 9.15 only, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Today at 5.30, Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's novel. Children are not to be admitted to the screening of this film. However, tomorrow night, for the special benefit of the youngsters, Charlie Chaplin's comedy entitles 'Carmen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, My Wild Irish Rose. The Star: Today at 9.15, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Matinee, 5.20, Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 9.15 only, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' At 5.30 only, Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen.'

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's famous story, is being shown at the Star Theatre tonight, but children will not be admitted to the performance. For the benefit of the youngsters, a special all-comedy programme which includes Charlie in 'Carmen'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Pollyanna,' featuring Mary Pickford, follows up its success at the Coronet by two days showing at the Star, commencing tonight. Kowloon residents who missed this film at the Coronet last week should be sure to visit the other house today or tomorrow, for they will be certain of an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'Foolish Wives.' At 7.15, 'The Ladder Jinx.' The Star: At 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.'