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: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Catherine Calvert and an all-star cast in the Tom Terriss production, 'The Heart of Maryland,' a screen adaptation of the famous David Belasco stage play which is regarded as a photoplay classic, a film that will live for years. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-04 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' the film version of David Belasco's famous play is better than the stage production. The Tom Terriss unit spent six months of hard work in making this picture of stirring drama and love interest. It was made in the South on authentic locations, and the result is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-04
Summary:

Vitagraph's screen version of 'The Heart of Maryland,' directed by Tom Terriss and supported by Catherine Calvert, will be shown at the Coronet on Monday. It is noted that the film is a picturization of David Belasco's famous play. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre's current attraction, 'The Heart of Maryland,' is based on David Belasco's famous Civil War play. It is a Vitagraph production with Catherine Calvert in the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' based on David Belasco's famous Civil War play, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The film is produced by Vitagraph, and the cast of the film is headed by Catherine Calvert. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-09
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' produced by Vitagraph from the famous stage play by David Belasco, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Meanwhile, Catherine Calvert takes an important role in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-11
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' based on David Belasco's famous stage play of the American Civil War, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time. The film is a Vitagraph production, and Catherine Calvert plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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

The Heart of Maryland,' an elaborate film version of the famous stage play of the same name by David Belasco, will be shown at the Grand theatre today and tomorrow. Catherine Calvert, the Vitagraph star, heads an all-star cast in the role of Maryland Calvert. The picture was nearly six…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, another big double programme, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.' The prices are still the same. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1. Children and servicemen half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' Also Ralph Lewis and Ella Hall in 'Westbound Limited.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton in Frank Morris' [sic] 'Moran of the Lady Letty,' and Prizma Colour. The star players in the Village Orchestra. Wed. only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton in Frank Norris' great drama of the sea, 'Moran of the Lady Letty,' Prizma Colour and the star players in the Village Orchestra. Wednesday only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton in Frank Norris' 'Moran of the Lady Letty.' Also Prizma Colour and the Star Players in The Village Orchestra. Wednesday only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…