A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: To the Public of Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-04
Summary:

During the past three years, I have had in my possession practically every film masterpiece produced during that time and can honestly aver that I have not seen any photoplay that can be compared with 'The Empire of Diamonds.' It is the first big 1921 production to be presented in…

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Headline: The Coronet: Tonight till Thursday
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Little House: Screens a Big Programme
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-05 - 1921-04-05
Summary:

Showing tonight, Leonce Perret presents 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1921-04-05
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

The detective drama is the chosen theme for this week's programme at the Coronet, and 'The Empire of Diamonds' had a most favourable reception at its first screening yesterday. The resources of the house of Pathe had placed within the scope of the film a number of interesting…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre: 'The Empire of Diamonds'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

Leonce Perret's 'Empire of Diamonds' opened in Coronet Theatre yesterday. Plot and production detailed were included.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six-part super-feature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Headline: See It at Kowloon Theatre Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-15
Summary:

If you missed 'The Empire of Diamonds' at the Coronet in April last.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six part superfeature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Headline: Empire of Diamonds': Kowloon Theatre's Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will show Pathe's international romance 'The Empire of Diamonds,' this evening. It contains scenes from New York, London and Monte Carlo. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Monte Carlo Filmed: Travel Scenes in Coronet Picture
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The Empire of Diamonds,' Pathe's international romance from the novel by Valentin Mandelstamm, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Headline: The Coronet: Cinema Deluxe; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Léonce Perret's in 'The Empire of Diamonds.'