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: 1914-08-19 - 1914-08-25
Summary:

Films screening of 'Max and The Lady Doctor', 'A Bet With a Vengeance', 'The Missing Bridegroom' and Pathe's International Gazette and Pathe's Cartoon

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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: 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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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: 1923-10-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

There have been 16,000 stage performances of 'Peg o' My Heart,' the film version of which comes tomorrow to the Coronet. You know what the name Metro means on a film; this is one of Metro's greatest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

In the translation to the world of the screen of the famous stage play, 'Peg o' My Heart,' in which Laurette Taylor made her characterization of Peg, has become worldwide in fame. The film comes to the Coronet Theatre for four days beginning tomorrow. This tale of J. Hartley…

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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: 1924-01-01 - 1924-01-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 'Peg o' My Heart' with Laurette Taylor. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Few people, probably, have not seen 'Peg o' My Heart,' which since its first production about ten years ago has been played in practically every country in the world. In the film story, which comes to the Coronet screen today for a short run, Miss Laurette Taylor, the original…

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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: 1924-01-03 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

The picture that is sheer delight! 16,000 repetitions upon the stage. Booked as a picture by 8,000 cinemas, 'Peg o' My Heart' easily holds the record for the number of people who have witnessed it! Laurette Taylor, the original Peg who played the part 1,300 times in New York alone…

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

Laurette Taylor, who won all hearts with her characterization of 'Peg o' My Heart,' is again seen in her celebrated role – this time in screen form. It was presented yesterday at the Coronet Theatre. 'Peg o' My Heart' has had one of the most phenomenal runs in…

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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: 1924-01-04
Summary:

Laurette Taylor is captivating everybody at the Coronet this week in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Many people pronounce the film better than the stage play, because of the scope given to the camera to produce a wider variety of scenes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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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.