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: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Coronet; the Star
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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Headline: The Star: 'Pollyanna'
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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.'

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Headline: The Star: 3 Nights only Starting Thursday June 12th
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Today till Sat., a big double show by Holt and Sawyer. Also, 'My Lady's Latch Key' featuring Katherine MacDonald. Matinees at 5.30, 60 cts. and $1; Night at 9.15, $1 and $1.5. June 14 Remarks: Farewell appearance. New picture programme, Herbert Rawlinson in 'His Mystery Girl…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, farewell appearance of Holt and Sawyer in their midnight revue. In conjunction with a new picture programme, Herbert Rawlinson in 'His Mystery Girl' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' Commencing Sunday, Mary Pickford in 'Suds.'

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Headline: Always Beautiful
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, farewell performance of Holt and Sawyer, together with the following extraordinary pictures, Herbert Rawlinson in 'His Mystery Girl' and Larry Semon in 'Golf.' Commencing Sunday, Mary Pickford in 'Suds.'

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Headline: The Star: Today - 5.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m.
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Suds' with Buster Keaton in 'Neighbours.' An unusual programme at usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Together with one of the best comedies over made Buster Keaton in a comedy creation that excels anything this famous comedian has ever attempted, 'Neighbours.' An unusual programme at usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Neighbours.'