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: 1923-05-24
Summary:

Smilin' Through' is to be presented at the Coronet Theatre next week. This is the loveliest thing Norma Talmadge ever did, and by every token the greatest picture this year has brought forth. Technically, the production is without a flaw. It surpasses even the high standard established…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15 p.m., 60 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' directed by Sidney A. Franklin, an 8-reel First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28
Summary:

The sweet, almost exotic, beauty of Norma Talmadge has a fitting frame in 'Smilin' Through,' the beautiful romance which comes to the Coronet today for a week. A picture that almost raises the manufacture of motion pictures from a commercial venture to the dignity of art, it has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

Beautiful architecture and striking scenic effects are predominant features of 'Smilin' Through,' which Norma Talmadge in the chief role, won general admiration when it was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. Film synopsis included. Added to this is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-30 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through' in 8 reels. Illustration included.

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

It shows Norma Talmadge at her best! It was proclaimed both in England and America the outstanding picture of 1922. It has pleased everybody that has seen it! The theme is such that it can only be adequately expressed upon the screen! It stands with 'Way Down East' and 'The Four…

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

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate,' 'Shanghai Races' and 'The Star Boarder.'

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

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-01 - 1923-06-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, last two nights of 'Smilin' Through.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Smilin' Through' with Norma Talmadge is showing for the last time tonight. Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Six million votes were cast in the Sunday Pictorial Film Contest resulting as follows: 1. 'Way Down East,' 475,649 votes; 2. 'Orphans of the Storm,' 447,428 votes; 3. 'The Kid,' 446,216 votes; 4. 'The Four Horsemen,' 436,470 votes; 5. 'Queen of Sheba…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Norma Talmadge follows her triumph in 'Smilin' Through' with another film, 'The Eternal Flame,' which will be the First National attraction at the Coronet Theatre shortly. Conway Tearle portrays the leading male role, while Adolphe Jean Menjou is to be seen as the Due de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-21
Summary:

Flaming Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27 - 1924-05-28
Summary:

The cleverest flapper picture ever produced, 'Flaming Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-30
Summary:

A startling expose of modern society, 'Flaming Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Startling book sensational picture, 'Flaming Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Flaming Youth,' with Colleen Moore, a startling expose of modern society. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Flaming Youth.' Illustration included.