A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

D.W. Griffith's latest film 'One Exciting Night,' a United Artists release, starring Porter Strong, was shown at the Coronet. This picture is different from 'Orphans of the Storm.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last nights of the Griffith mystery picture, 'One Exciting Night,' which has proved as popular during its run here as all the other big productions by the Movie Wizard. 'One Exciting Night' contains an abundance of humour, most of it being supplied…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

Something new -ever the cry in motion pictures – has come with D. W. Griffith's latest film, 'One Exciting Night,' which begins at the Coronet Theatre today. The story concerns a young girl, played by Miss Carol Dempster. Also, the story concerns a half-million dollars that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Tonight we are showing Mitchell Lewis in The Faith of the Strong.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-07
Summary:

60% of Select Pictures is first-class; that 60% comes to the Coronet! Tonight, we are showing Mitchell Lewis in 'The Faith of the Strong.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Those who admired Mitchell Lewis in Rex Beach's great film, 'The Barrier,' have been disappointed in the work of the master of elemental characters. His wonderful characterisation of Paul, the French-Canadian, in 'The Faith of the Strong' will replace his on his pedestal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-26
Summary:

A porter at Paddington Station had one of the surprises of his life recently. A taxi-cab drew up near him, and the passenger threw out a suitcase into the street and lurched from the cab. He was a young fellow and looked the worse for drink. Reeling up to the driver, he pushed a couple of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Sylvia Breamer in the charming novel by Mr. Porter, 'Dawn.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess, in Hergesheimer's famous story of the Virginia mountains, should prove a strong attraction at the Coronet tonight. The star is well-known and the author is considered one of the greatest of the day. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

William Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's stage success, 'A Fool There Was,' inspired by Kipling's poem, 'The Vampire,' staged by Emmett J. Flynn. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Dawn,' a J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, this evening. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Dawn,' J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel written by Eleanor H. Porter, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening. It is noted that Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Faith of the Strong' (6 parts), 'Any Old Port?' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Faith of the Strong' in 6 parts. Also 'Any Old Port' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Faith of the Strong' in 6 parts. Also 'Any Old Port' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4.

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Three more days, tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, an extraordinary picture at ordinary prices, Wm. Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's dramatic masterpiece, 'A Fool There Was,' based on Rudyard Kipling's famous poem, staged by Emmett J. Flynn, an all-star production.…