A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story, 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chamber's 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-14
Summary:

A seven-part picture entitled 'The Common Law' is the attraction at Hongkong Theatre. The story is by Robert W. Chambers and features Clara Kimball Young. The 'Carter Case' is being continued at the 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last showing of the picture 'Common Law,' in seven parts, at Hongkong Theatre. It is from the well-known story of Robert W. Chambers, and is presented by Lewis J. Selznick on the screen, featuring Clara Kimball Young. The subsequent episodes of 'The Carter Case…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight till Saturday, 'Black Beauty' in 7 reels. July 15 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Sunday & Monday, 'Courage of Marge O'Donne' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight till Saturday, 'Black Beauty' in 7 reels, great animal story ever filmed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight till Saturday, 'Black Beauty' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, your last chance of seeing 'Black Beauty.' Sunday and Monday, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone' and Larry Semon in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Black Beauty.' Sunday and Monday, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone' and Larry Semon in 'School Days.…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Headline: Personalities
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a film described as second 'Miracle Man' entitled 'The Faith Healer' featuring Milton Sills who is quite famous among professional cinema people. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Oct. 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14-15 Remarks: Oct. 14-16 at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., your last chances to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, October 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chambers' famous novel, 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14th to 16th at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., your last chance to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., now showing for the first time in Hongkong, 'The Common Law,' Robert W. Chambers' famous novel. A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14
Summary:

The Common Law' which begins a four-day run at the Queen's Theatre beginning from today, is a high-class feature in every respect. Romance, beautiful women and gowns, lavish sets and more romance. All these ingredients are packed liberally into the 1924 version of this widely read…