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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Wherever moving pictures are shown the name of D. W. Griffith is a name to conjure with! A new Griffith production is a screen event of the first importance. You remember the splendours of 'Intolerance' and that masterpiece, unforgettable 'Hearts of the World,' 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The other week were published in the North-China Daily News particularly relating to the unaccountably early showing of two Charlie Chaplin features in Shanghai, 'The Kid' last summer and 'The Idle Class' during the present month. It was shown that Ramos Amusements Ltd. had…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

Nazimova, the famous Russian film star who will be seen in 'The Brat' at the Coronet in the New Year, has gone far since she made her debut in a little obscure village on the shores of the Black Sea. A notable supporting feature in the Coronet's New Year programme will be the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, great Alaskan drama, 'The Silver Horde,' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' a fine real Paramount comedy which will be shown tonight till Friday, together will the China Gazette, the Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Own Your Home.' Don't forget also the splendid Coronet orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Rex Beach's great Alaskan drama, 'The Silver Horde' and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

The second issue of the 'China Gazette' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. Among the current events depicted are General Leonard Wood's visit to Peking, the vaccination campaign at Woosung, the Shantung protest processions, certain well-known foreigners playing Ma Jeuk, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde.' Also Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow,' and Six Piece Orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow' and six-piece orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Toby's Bow.' Also six piece orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane,' China Gazette, Topical Budget and 'Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $8 each.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $6.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Beauty Market.' Monthly tickets at $6.00 each.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard-Boiled,' Charles Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and China Gazette. Black & White Dance on Tuesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Norma Talmadge in 'The Passion Flower.' Not for children. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled.' Also Charles Chaplin in 'A Day's Pleasure' and China Gazette. Black and white dance on Tuesday.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Romance of Happy Valley,' today. The film is written by Griffith, the same master hand of other films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and 'Way Down East.' Lillian Gish is the lead actress.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

World Theatre is going to show the drama 'Eyes of the Heart' in six parts starting from tomorrow. The drama casts Mary Miles Minter and is written by Clara G. Kennedy. Film synopsis included. In addition to the drama, the theatre will also present the China Gazette and a comedy, '…