A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.30, 'Hold Your Breath,' a comedy packed with thrills, cast includes Dorothy Devore, Walter Hiers, Tully Marshall, Jimmie Adams, Priscilla Bonner and Jimmy Harrison.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The book of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is more familiar in the States than to English readers. Nevertheless, the big houses who are visiting the film at the Coronet are loud in their praises of what they pronounce 'a picture of the best kind.' A cast of real artistes appears in…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' lives up to its advance promises and is pleasing the big crowds who are seeing it at the Coronet. The Coronet has another big picture coming shortly. It is Griffith's picture, 'One Exciting Night,' a complete departure from the famous producer's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer' is providing big draw in Coronet. 'One Exciting Night,' Griffith's mystery film, starring Carol Dempster, will be followed next. Film plot included.

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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: Alice Adams'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-30 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

There are 'Alias Jimmy Valentine' and 'Dice of Destiny.' Both of them will be screened at The Coronet.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

These are 'Dice of Destiny' and 'Alias Jimmy Valentine,' both will be screened at the Coronet. Come along tonight and see 'Dice of Destiny.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-01-31
Summary:

Dice of Destiny' ranks with 'Alias Jimmy Valentine' as the best crook drama since 'The Honor System.' It is showing tonight. Picture included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-26 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Grey Terry in 'A Self Made Wife,' and Jimmy Aubrey in 'His Jonah Day.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-26 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Grey Terry in 'A Self Made Wife' and Jimmy Aubrey in 'His Jonah Day.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-26 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Grey Terry in 'A Self-Made Wife.' Also Jimmy Aubrey in 'His Jonah Day.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' by Booth Tarkington.