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: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary, Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Everyone liked 'Daddy Long Legs,' everyone will like 'Dorothy Vernon.' Both were directed by Marshall Neilan. Another ad. on page 5, Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.' On page 12 and 16, Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 14, band performance; 'Max Linder & His Rival' in 3 parts; 'The Snaring of Wiffles'; performance by Mabelle and Kitty; 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone); 'Well Mended' (Little Bobby).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Marshall Neilan is the director of Mary Pickford in her newest screen production for United Artists, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' which is now having an extended run at the Coronet Theatre. 'Make them say, ‘Isn't that natural?' and the success of your picture is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Branding Broadway,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The London Bobby' and Topical Budget No. 521.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Branding Broadway.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The London Bobby' and Topical Budget No. 521.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Branding Broadway.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The London Bobby' and Topical Budget No. 521.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 0191-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, 6th-8th episodes of the great exciting serial feature drama 'Neal of the Navy'; 'Gontran and the Ghost' (comic); 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (6th, 7th & 8th episodes), 'Gontran and the Ghosts' and 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle'; Full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the United Artists attraction 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall' featuring Mary Pickford. Director Marshal Neilan has done every bit to make the film as natural and realistic as possible.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall' is not only Mary Pickford's greatest picture, but it is also one of the greatest historical dramas ever screened. It is showing today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in her latest Pathe play, the thrilling 'The Mysterious Client.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-15
Summary:

The re-appearance of Miss Addie Leigh at the Victoria Theatre has proved tremendously successful. Verne and Smith are also continuing to add to their popularity. The pictures this week are an excellent selection, leading place being taken by 'Shamus O'Brien,' depicting thrilling…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' for 3 nights; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' tonight; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Everyone likes 'Daddy Long Legs,' everyone will like 'Dorothy Vernon.' Both were directed by Marshall Neilan.