A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

In 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' Metro's mirthful melodrama showing tomorrow. By the way, don't miss 'Forbidden Fruit' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Last two nights of Metro's mirthful melodrama, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' the film with the greatest galaxy of stars ever assembled at one time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' and latest British Gazette. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-21 - 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Ladder of Lies.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is fully in keeping reputation for Coronet. The film is starred by Blanche Sweet and Lon Chaney. Short summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is providing big draw in Coronet. 'One Exciting Night,' Griffith's mystery film, starring Carol Dempster, will be followed next. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Film plot included.

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Headline: Last Chance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

The Hunchbback of Notre Dame,' a Victor Hugo's romance has been drawing large crowds at Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

From Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' to 'Ponjola,' Coronet has taken both of them wisely. First National's 'Ponjola' is starred by Anna Q. Nilsson and James Kirkwood. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Photoplays need not all be as magnificent as Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' 'Ponjola' is the screen version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name, starring Anna Q. Nillson, as the current attraction of Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Usual prices. May 20 Remarks: Tomorrow at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney in 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' with Lon Chaney. No increase in prices. May 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Tomorrow till Sunday, D. W. Griffith will present 'The White Rose' featuring Mae Marsh, Carol…