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: 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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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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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…

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

Mary Pickford in Pollyanna appears for the last day at the Coronet. Those who have not seen this charming comedy of youth should not miss the final screenings, as the story is remarkably pretty and really homelike. The photography and direction of 'Pollyanna' are both high-class, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-24
Summary:

Tess of the Storm Country' is a new production at the Coronet, starring Mary Pickford, Lloyd Hughes, Gloria Hope, David Torrence, Forrest Robinson, Jean Hersholt, Danny Hoy, Robert Russell, Gus Saville and Madame de Bodamere. With the introduction of all the actors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The past and present of Mary Pickford and the cast of players supporting her in her great new production of 'Tess of the Storm Country' at the Coronet Theatre. Mary Pickford is the only one of her company who has ever been anything else excepting what she is today, for at the tender…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

Mary Pickford's name alone has been sufficient to fill the Coronet, but apart from the story of 'Tess of the Storm Country' has had its own appeal, and crowds have sat spell-bound as the story has unfolded itself, the ten reels of it not being at all too long. The musical setting…