A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Attention! Chicken Experts: Do You Ever see a Hen Lay a Hand Grenade?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

In this advertisement you will see a picture drawn by a boy who has just completed a course in a correspondence art school. This chicken laid that egg. It exploded. This happens in 'A Twilight Baby,' a Henry Lehrman comedy, at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Remarks: Drawing…

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Headline: The Coronet: Today at 5.15 and 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy, 'A Night at the Show' [sic] featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby,' a distinctly different comedy. 'A Night at the Show' featuring Charlie Chaplin. Also Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Tonight, Henry Lehrman's 'A Twilight Baby.' Also Charlie Chaplin, supported by Brother Syd in 'A Night at the Show.'

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Headline: A Novel Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02
Summary:

A Twilight Baby,' christened by Henry Lehrman, is being screened at the Coronet today. Besides, the final episodes of the serial 'Pirate Gold' will be screened also. In addition, Charlie Chaplin is to be seen in a re-issue of one of his most laughable efforts, 'A Night at the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Henry Lehrman presents 'A Twilight Baby.' Also 'A Night at the Show' featuring Charlie Chaplin and Coronet Review. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, final episodes of 'Pirate Gold.'

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Headline: David Wark Griffith: A Brief Sketch of the Career of the Man Who Man 'Way Down East'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Carol Dempster
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
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Headline: Lillian Gish: 'The White Sister'
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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Headline: Lillian Gish: 'The White Sister'
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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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest love story of all time, Metro Pictures Corporation presents Lillian Gish, who was in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Hearts of the World,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East,' in Henry King's…