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: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

It has been remarked by many people who have seen 'Way Down East,' D. W. Griffith's most popular picture, that the barn dancing seen in the performance has all the suggestion of the 'real thing.' In turn, Charles F. Bishop is the square dance fiddler presented in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all the Kids in the filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge.' Also Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today & tomorrow for two days only, a double comedy feature programme. Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow 2 days only, a double feature programme, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is offering two smaller attractions this evening. The two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' the former featuring Jack Pickford and the latter Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening two smaller attractions this evening, instead of showing one big film. The first one will be 'Burglar by Proxy' featuring Jack Pickford. The second one will be 'An Old Fashioned Boy' featuring Charles Ray. They will be shown for two days only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for 2 days only, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing in the Coronet Theatre again this evening is the excellent double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29
Summary:

(By H. W. R. to the S. C. M. Post) When the time comes to write the story of the rise of the moving picture there will, I believe, be found two names that will 'lead the rest;' those of Charles Chaplin and D. W. Griffith. David Wark Griffith has been called the Dickens of the screen.…