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: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Three Women,' is the featuring attraction of Coronet Theatre for next few days. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The notable cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost and Lew Cody.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Studio attraction 'Three Women' this evening. May McAvoy heads the cast.

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Headline: Three Women'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Three Women,' the production to which Ernst Lubitsch, the well-known director, has again so well applied his unusual talent, is to be presented at the Coronet today. The story deals with an unusual situation of three women and one man – far removed from the trite plot of the everlasting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three Women,' is the now showing at Coronet Theatre. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The notable cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody, Pierre Grendon and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Three Women' which is produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch, who is famous for being the producer of 'Passion,' 'One Arabian Night' and 'Rosita.' The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot and Lew Cody…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three women all seeking the love of one man and that one man greedy for money – this is the unusual twist that is given to the eternal triangle problem in 'Three Women,' the feature film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included. 'Three Women' was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Three Women,' is showing at Coronet Theatre this evening. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Headline: Three Women'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers attraction 'Three Women,' this evening. The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. The film was produced by Ernest [sic] Lubitsch. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

We believe that not many stars with reputations based as much on their personal charms as on their histrionic talents would care to make the particular sacrifice that Pauline Frederick did when she took up the role of the aging widow in the film 'Three Women,' the current picture at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Women,' is at Coronet Theatre for the last time. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Three Women' for the last time this evening. The cast includes May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevot, Lew Cody and Willard Louis.