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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' At 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical Film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess,' Snub Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu' and dancing after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing after pictures.

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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: 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: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Sportsmen come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby! Ladies, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet (Beg pardon, Mrs. Marshall Neilan) in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody, come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in his craziest comedy, 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day,' and 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Sportsmen will be pleased with 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' beautifully filmed by Pathe with retarded motion pictures of the exciting finish! The ladies will enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Everybody will go crazy over Harold Lloyd in his three-reel comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet, is one of the highlights in today's Coronet programme. Another one is Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never.' Another feature which makes the Coronet's new programme one not to be missed is the remarkable film taken of the race…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Come and see Captain Cuttle win the Derby, you'll enjoy Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Come and laugh at Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' Also 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Chaplin in 'Pay Day.' Also 'That Girl Montana.' Dance tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Captain Cuttle's Derby, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Come and bring your wife and child Harold Lloyd is running wild; when you've seen his 'Now or Never,' you'll admit the kid is clever! Also showing Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and 'Captain Cuttle's Derby.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby,' 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9.15, negligee dance. Tickets $1.50 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01
Summary:

Her Unwilling Husband,' featuring Blanche Sweet, and Harold Lloyd's 'Now or Never,' are two attractions at the Coronet Theatre today. Besides, it is stated that there was plenty of excitement to be got yesterday out of the remarkable film of the 1922 Derby which has just…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

How Captain Cuttle won the Derby. Blanche Sweet in 'Her Unwilling Husband' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Captain Cuttle's Derby' and 'Her Unwilling Husband.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9.15, negligee dance. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.