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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be seen at the Coronet in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' 'Suds,' 'Pollyanna,' and 'The Love Light.' 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' will be screened shortly. If you liked Mary in 'Daddy-Long-Legs,' in 'Stella Maris,' in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

This is the same 'Jinx' as on page four, only a size larger. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

If you open an umbrella in the house; if you spill the salt; if you break a looking glass; if you walk under a ladder. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

The 'Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Get your card of membership to 'The Ladder Jinx' Club.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today itill Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna,' from Eleanor H. Porter's novel, screen adaption by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher. Illustration included. September 5 Remarks: Other ads on page 4 & 7.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-05
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-05
Summary:

Don't fail to see Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.' This is Miss Pickford's first photoplay since she joined the 'Big Four.' It is being released by the United Artists Corporation and will be shown at the Coronet Theatre beginning tonight. Film plot included. If you…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-06
Summary:

The Ladder Jinx,' an entertainment travesty on superstition. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-06
Summary:

Until next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Pollyanna' featuring Mary Pickford. The story is simply told one, instead of being a thriller. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-06
Summary:

Pollyanna' is a story of a happy little girl. Mary Pickford has one of those parts in which she always excels – and her acting as Pollyanna, the glad little girl, is just as good as anything she has ever done before. It is to be shown at The Coronet until Saturday.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Ladder Jinx.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

The Ladder Jinx' will get you if you don't watch out. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Ladder Jinx.' Besides its distinctively funny situations, the direction has been scientifically and skillfully handled. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Pollyanna, with Mary Pickford, met with general approval when presented at the Coronet last night. Miss Pickford thinks herself that this is the best child part she has ever done for the screen. Speaking of the philosophy propounded in the play, the film star explained the glad game. 'It…