A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. '$500 or Bust!,' Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. & Tue. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Wed. Feb. 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tue. Feb. 20, Cabaret Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Wed. & Thur. at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' February 22 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Fri. & Sat., 'Kismet…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Today onwards, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford. The film is a characterization of her own career. The scenic side of the film has been very capably handled. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Through the Back Door' starring Mary Pickford. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Fri. & Sat. at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sun. & Mon., Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering [sic] Embers.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

In order not to compete with tonight's Philharmonic Concert at the Theatre Royal, we are postponing the one day showing of Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' till tomorrow, Thursday. 'When the Devil Drives' will be screened again tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-08 - 1923-03-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Star: Thur.-Sat. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'Baby Mine.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

Today, for the last time, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Garrison's Finish,' the exciting drama featuring Jack Pickford. Tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'Cinderella's Twin' starring Viola Dana. The Coronet Theatre has announced the screening of D.W.…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin,' Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Coming: 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.' The Grand: No public…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Cinderella's Twin' featuring Viola Dana, for the last time today. Next week, 'Orphans of the Storm' D.W. Griffith's masterpiece is to be presented with a special musical setting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today & tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by the Taiwan Company [sic].

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Through the Back Door' for today only. The film features Mary Pickford who is shown at her best. Film synopsis included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-27 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

Orphans of the Storm.' Illustration included. December 6 Remarks: Last chance of seeing D. W. Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' tonight at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-27 - 1923-11-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' and Shanghai Regatta. The Grand: Today, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a United Artists Corporation release, entitled 'Orphans of the Storm.' The D.W. Griffith directed film features Monte Blue, Miss Lillian and Miss Dorothy Gish. The film is an adaptation of Kate Claxton's 'The Two Orphans' and exhibits…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-28 - 1923-11-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' and Shanghai Regatta. The Grand: Today till Friday, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Orphans of the Storm,' an elaborated development of D'Ennery's famous play 'The Two Orphans.' D.W. Griffith worked day and night for over a year to make sure that every element of the film is historically correct.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] & Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Tonight, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Grand: Tonight till Friday, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening the D.W. Griffith masterpiece entitled 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Misses Lillian and Dorothy Gish. The last time the two actresses appeared together was in Mr. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' The United Artists Corporation…