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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

A film version of the play 'Romance,' in which Doris Keane takes the principal role, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre all next week. Besides, 'Silas Marner,' a picturization of George Eliot's story of Raveloe heads the bill. Also, a Snub Pollard comedy is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Edward Sheldon's 'Romance.' Although the film received strict criticism from Charles Frohmann, it proved to be a great success and continued to run for six continuous years. Consequently, London reversed Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Romance,' in which Doris Keane and Basil Sydney take the principal roles, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Romance,' starring Doris Keane, is showing at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Romance' featuring Miss Doris Keane who has played her role with such warmth of feeling and sympathy that she has been stamped as one of the greatest emotional actresses of the day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

Romance,' in which Doris Keane and Basil Sydney take the leading roles, was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Moreover, it will be shown until Saturday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-06
Summary:

Romance,' starring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is showing at the Coronet today. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Romance,' featuring Doris Keane and Basil Sydney, is now the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Romance,' in which Miss Doris Keane and Mr. Basil Sydney have been delighting crowded audiences at the Coronet Theatre all this week, reaches the end with tonight's performance. In turn, 'Trumpet Island' is being shown once more tomorrow at the theatre. Moreover, during the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Romance' ends its run in the Coronet Theatre with tonight's performance. Tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'Trumpet Island' once more and during the first four days of the next week 'The Prodigal Judge,' a swell Vitagraph picture, will be shown.

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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