A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Forthcoming Releases
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
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Headline: Quincy Adams Sawyer': The Last Word in Rural Life
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Lon Chaney, Blanche Sweet, John Bowers, Barbara La Marr, Elmo Lincoln, June Elvidge, Billy Franey, Louise Fazenda, Hank Mann and Gale Henry are just a few of the featured players in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Headline: Rural Classic is now Photoplay: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' in Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Headline: The Birth of a Nation': Last Showing Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Forbidden Fruit'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Headline: Blanche Sweet in Rural Picture: Returns in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Blanche Sweet has returned to the screen! The film favourite is seen, in the Metro-SL version of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' which Clarence Badger directed. Miss Sweet retired a few years ago on account of ill health, and it was not until recently when she was married to Marshall Neilan that…

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Headline: Elmo Lincoln: Famous Tarzan Now Blacksmith
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-01-19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a realist drama of life in New England entitled 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' featuring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet has another 'ten-strike' in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' the big rural drama which it is at present showing. A wonderful cast, headed by Blanche Sweet, interprets the story in vivid fashion. One of the finest fights in movie history comes about in this film.

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is fully in keeping reputation for Coronet. The film is starred by Blanche Sweet and Lon Chaney. Short summary included.