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: 1912-07-18 - 1912-07-22
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Showing 'The Four Devils', 'The Murder', 'The Earl of Essex' and returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-02
Summary:

The use and abuse of the cinematograph are being discussed at the local education authority in the U. K. Rev. F. B. Meyer (headmaster of Eton), Winchester and Rugby, the Earl of Meath and Sir Albert Rollit. They believe that the moving pictures can be 'disastrous' if not carefully…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-06
Summary:

The chief attraction in the Victoria last night was the good show of McClements, who again scored a big success in their comedy 'The Earl and the Girl' and a high comedy sketch, 'Goodbye for Ever.' The current programme also included 'Fantomas'; 'Wireless from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' a thrilling Pathe Gold Rooster play, as good as 'The Hunting of the Hawk,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It has a mysterious plot, a good, exciting story of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-19
Summary:

1. 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 7 parts (10,000 feet) produced by African Film Productions Ltd and dealing with Zulu War; 2. 'A Turf Conspiracy,' a Broadwest all-British super-productions on Nat Gould's novel and featuring England's foremost cinema stars, Violet…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

Positively last performance of 'The Auction Block.' Incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.' November 7 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.' November 8 remarks: With specially arranged musical…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-10
Summary:

Toys of Fate' was screened at the Coronet, in which the incomparable Nazimova takes the chief role. As Mr. Ray has pointed out in his advertisement, this picture is bigger and better than 'Revelation.' today at 2.15 p.m. there is a grand holiday matinee when 'The Tarzan Story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-04-30
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents Rex Beach's newest and greatest super thriller, 'The Crimson Gardenia' with Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. A bigger picture even than 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. at super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-01
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – At a recent meeting held in London of the entertainment world, at Drury Lane, it has been taken up with enthusiasm by all theatres, music-halls, cinemas and the concert halls, by the Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-Service Men.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

A splendid all-star Benjamin B. Hampton photodrama, 'The Money-Changers,' comes to the Coronet tonight. Using the basic theme of Upton Sinclair's novel, 'The Money-Changers,' Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Hampton wrote a new story for the screen. The cast included Robert McKim,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents the superb production, 'Sirens of the Sea.' October 3 Remarks: The biggest picture of the year commencing tonight. It features Louise Lovely and even bigger than 'A Daughter of the Gods.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-08
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' featuring Catherine Calvert, Crane Wilbur, Felix Krembs, William Collier Jr., Arthur Earl, Henry Hallam, Ben Lyon and Warner Richmond, the Tom Terriss production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Among the arrivals by the 'President Madison' were Mr. Eric Moller, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trenchard Davis, going to Australia on holiday, the Earl of Gosford, Mr. H. W. Ray and others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Hugo Ballin presents 'East Lynne,' with Edward Earle and Mabel Ballin. Illustration included.