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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents the world-famous drama, 'Romance.' Tomorrow, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperis that made all London laugh. Friday, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Prices $3, $2 and $1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Company, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m., Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing of 'Way Down East.' Today at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Faust.' Tomorrow, 'Mignon.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15 p.m., Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East' now on a return visit to the Colony, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star. When this picture was shown at the Coronet recently, the original booking was for three days only. So big was the reception given to it, however, that the run was extended another two days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-01 - 1924-01-01
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Peg o' My Heart.' The Star: Tonight only, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Catherine Calvert in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-03 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Last day today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is living up to its promise to put on big pictures. Today, it will present 'Uncharted Seas,' the Metro film featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. For tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart,' the Laurette Taylor film is promised.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

For one night only, at ordinary prices, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Laurette Taylor, in the part which she created, that of the winsome 'Peg' is the attraction at the Star tonight. The play must have been seen at one time or another by everybody, and interest in the film version will be all the more keen because of it. The Star announces that it has…