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: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-06
Summary:

One after another all the world's greatest photoplays, now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the second big picture, the world-famous operatic star, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows,' the tale of a woman at bay and of the man who paid the price. You've heard her on the Victor. See her on the screen. Super production prices. April 8 Remarks: Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Why wait until Saturday to see 'Shadows'? There are lots of folks who cannot get down on any other day; leave Saturday for them and book your seat at the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-13 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Shadows.' Tomorrow night, the third big picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prodigal Judge.' Tuesday, February 20, cabaret dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' will be shown at the Coronet for the last time tonight. Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door' commences tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday and Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Kismet.' Wednesday, February 21, 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., cabaret dance. Tickets $1.50.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

If we had to stake our reputation on any one picture play, we should prefer to do so upon a film like 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight only at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'When We Were Twenty-One.' Friday and Saturday, 'Kismet.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Through the Back Door,' in which Mary Pickford takes the principal role, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-23 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last two nights of 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday at 5.45 and 9.15 p.m., 'Kismet.' Sunday and Monday, Frank Keenan in 'Smouldering Embers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of United Artists' 'Through the Back Door' featuring Mary Pickford. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, William Duncan in 'Steelheart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-24
Summary:

It is announced by the Coronet management that with every ticket for a reserved seat at the theatre during the next two weeks will be given a form containing a list of hundred of the outstanding pictures that have been shown at the Coronet up to date. From this list, patrons are invited to vote…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-06 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, 'Through the Back Door' with Mary Pickford will be shown again tomorrow, Wednesday 7th for one day only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 a showing of Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door,' till tomorrow, Thursday. 'When the Devil Drives' will be screened again tonight.