A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

Dream Street,' a D. W. Griffith picture, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre all next week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Dream Street' is being shown at the Coronet all next week. Film plot included.

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Headline: Dream Street'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-27
Summary:

There is always something interesting and distinctive about the settings of D. W. Griffith's pictures, but that of 'Dream Street,' one of the most recent and most notable of his screen achievements, which is being shown at the Coronet all next week, possess a charm that is beyond…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, is the attraction at the Coronet Theatre starting from today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

D. W. Griffith is a great genius and his penetrating appraisal led to the 'discovery' of Mary Pickford, Mae Marsh, Wallace Reid. In his newest comedy 'Dream Street' the juvenile 'stars' who have now clearly demonstrated their indisputable right to the title, are…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29
Summary:

All this week, Coronet Theatre is screening 'Dream Street,' a film that represents less than three score years. Produced by D.W. Griffith, the juvenile stars featured in the film are Carol Dempster, Ralph Graves and Charles Mack.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Dream Street,' directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Thomas Burke, was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

Dream Street,' a D. W. Griffith picture, is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. It is noted that one of the famous Bonda theatrical masks is used for the first time in films, and also it is the first time in motion pictures that the great evening star has been photographed.

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

Silas Marner,' an Associated Exhibitors' picture directed by Frank J. Donovan [sic], will take place of 'Dream Street' at the Coronet Theatre today and is to remain there for the balance of the week. It is adapted from the novel written by George Eliot. In turn, the title…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

Griffith's big picture, 'The Birth of a Nation,' has met with much popular approval during its run here. The work of Lillian Gish and Henry B. Walthall stands out as amongst the finest ever seen here. The next Coronet attraction is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening one of Paramount's special productions 'Forbidden Fruit' for one day only. The film features Agnes Ayres. 'Felix the Cat' is another attraction full of humour. Tomorrow the theatre will be screening 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet announces for today the showing of the Cecil de Mille production, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Tomorrow the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised. Press reports from England and America pronounce it a masterpiece of production.