A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-21
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' directed by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arlisl [sic] in 'The Ruling Passion,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder,' in 6 reels. March 17 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder' in 6 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in The Ruling Passion and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in The Cinema Murder in 6 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17 - 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-17 - 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in The Ruling Passion and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in The Cinema Murder. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Black Is White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose' will be screened for the last time at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Then, it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder' tomorrow, with Marion Davies as the star. After that, 'The Sheik's Wife' will be the principal attraction next week. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

With tonight's screening the highly successful season of 'My Wild Irish Rose' at the Coronet comes to an end. Tomorrow the picture gives place to an entertaining film entitled 'The Cinema Murder' which features Marion Davies and is being shown just for one day. 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre will be screening 'My Wild Irish Rose' for the last time. Tomorrow it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder,' featuring Marion Davies. Next week, the theatre will be screening 'The Sheik's Wife.' Being filmed in Arab, the picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

The Frawley Company added to their list of successes last evening by the performance of 'Lawful Larceny,' an absorbing play by Samuel Shipman. Miss Adele Blood took the part of Marion Dorsey, whilst Mr. Herbert Light gave a convincing study of Andrew Dorsey. Miss Helen Barnes scored a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' written and directed by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher and Henry Cronjager. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11
Summary:

Mary Pickford's latest United Artists production, 'The Love Light,' which will be seen at the Coronet Theatre shortly, is an entirely different story and an absolutely new characterization from anything in which the World's Sweetheart has heretofore appeared. Those who saw…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
Summary:

The announcement that Mary Pickford is to appear at the Coronet Theatre beginning Sunday in her latest United Artists production, 'The Love Light.' The director, Frances Marion, obtained the idea for the story from Pickford's honeymoon in Italy. Miss Pickford and Miss Marion being…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' written and directed by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher and Henry Cronjager. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-06-30
Summary:

Marshall Neilan presents Randall Parrish's 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' scenario by Marion Fairfax, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-05 - 1923-09-07
Summary:

Today itill Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Pollyanna,' from Eleanor H. Porter's novel, screen adaption by Frances Marion, photographed by Charles Rosher. Illustration included. September 5 Remarks: Other ads on page 4 & 7.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

Mary Pickford in her latest production, 'Through the Back Door,' direction by Jack Pickford and Alfred E. Green, scenario by Marion Fairfax, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.