A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning, Sunday, 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door' with Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast, including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barrie.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door,' with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Mon. 8th & Tue. 9th October at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Bolted Door,' starring Frank Mayo, Phyllis [sic] & Nigel Barry [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an emotional story, 'The Bolted Door' starring Frank Mayo, with a strong supporting cast including Phyllis and Nigel Barrie. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Cinderella's Twin,' with Viola Dana, will continue at the Coronet until Sunday. The next big Coronet film will be 'Orphans of the Storm,' which is now in course of preparation. Bookings for the coming months include Norma Talmadge in the 'The Eternal Flame,' Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame,' a drama of Old France, appears for the last time at the Coronet today. The Coronet management announces the early presentation of 'Penrod,' the film made from Booth Tarkington's now famous boy stories that ran in the Cosmopolitan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet announced an all-comedy programme for the next week. Including 'Penrod' starred by Wesley Barry, which is based on Tarkington's boy stories; Constance Talmadge's 'Dangerous Business' is scheduled to follow; 'A Small Town Idol' by Director Mack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

Coronet management has decided to screen only comedy programs throughout the festive weeks. Currently the theatre is screening a Mack Sennett attraction, entitled 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin. The Christmas attraction proper will be 'Penrod' with Wesley Barry and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Ben Turpin has a happy medium for the expression in 'A Small Town Idol,' which is directed by Mack Sennett and screened in Coronet. On Monday the Xmas attraction will be Wesley Barry in 'Penrod,' adapted from Booth Tarkington's novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
Summary:

Wesley 'Freckles' Barry comes to the Coronet screen on Monday as the special attraction in 'Penrod.' Penrod is a picture for boys of all ages written about boys. A big collection of the cleverest children in Filmland support the young star. The present film, 'A Small…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol,' featuring Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost. Monday, December 24 (Xmas Eve), Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' Friday, December 29th, Constance Talmadge in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24
Summary:

All the impishness of boyhood jumps to the screen in 'Penrod,' the First National attraction which will be the feature picture at the Coronet today. Produced by Marshall Neilan from Booth Tarkington's stories, the picture makes no pretence of 'high brow' study, but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25
Summary:

In 'Penrod,' the Coronet has selected a picture that is well suited to the demand for amusing entertainment at Christmas. The picture will appeal as strongly to adults. Freckles Barry, the children's idol, is the star, and members of the cast in his support are mostly clever child…