A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Valeska Suratt repeats her role of Siren in the five reels W. Fox Drama 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. December 5 and 8 remarks: Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette. December 6 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt, the sinuous repeats her favourite role of siren in the five-reel W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock,' another great super-feature film. December 5 Remarks: Ad. on page 4. Prices as usual. Booking at Moutrie's. December 6 Remarks: Also a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Tonight, a special attraction, Valeska Suratt in 'The New York Peacock,' a most lavish production superbly acted. Also a Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

A really fine picture is that being shown tonight at the Victoria Theatre 'The New York Peacock,' which is a superfine Fox Corporation production. Miss Valeska Suratt has had a meteoric career on the stage, and in 'The New York Peacock,' she does full justice to the work…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, Valeska Suratt will appear in 'The New York Peacock,' a five-reel drama written by Mary Murillo and produced by the Fox Film Company. It has taken valuable suggestions from 'Camille,' 'The Easiest Way,' and other works. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the favourite star which you liked to see in 'The New York Peacock,' Valeska Suratt in William Fox western drama, 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The New York Peacock.' Valeska Suratt in William Fox Western drama, 'The Slave.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Valeska Suratt in 'The New York Peacock.'

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents a first-class programme including, 'The New York Peacock' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-14
Summary:

After a special exhibition of the film 'Blindfolded,' Sir Robert Peacock, and members of the Manchester Watch Committee decided to ban the film for exhibition in the city. It was passed by the National Board of Film Censors in London. The kinema licences prohibited 'any film which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-30 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Sunday 31st December at 6 and 9.15, Monday 1st January at 5.30 and 9.15, Tuesday 2nd January at 5.30 and 9.15, an intimate peep into Paris and its night life, the screen's best dancer, Miss DuPont in the peacock dance in 'The Rage of Paris.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Miss DuPont in the peacock dance in the magnificent picture 'The Rage of Paris' is to be shown at the Star Theatre from Sunday to Tuesday, 31st December to 2nd January. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-30
Summary:

The New Year Holiday programme at the Star Theatre consists of a special production in which the screen's best dancer, Miss DuPont, is seen in the Peacock Dance in surroundings typical of the gay cabaret life of Paris. The picture entitled 'The Rage of Paris' is being screened for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Manchester, Nov. 16 – Sir Robert Peacock, the Chief Constable of Manchester, along with the City Watch Committee has objected to the film 'Foolish Wives.' They argue that the film violates the clause 4 of the terms and conditions on which cinematograph licenses are granted.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

It is learnt that two thousand motion picture theatres located throughout China within the next three years is part of the programme of the Peacock Film Corporation, the syndicate formed by Mr. J. A. Thomas and his associates. This undertaking has at its back the du Pont, Brady and Duke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
Summary:

Shanghai, Mar 7 – An ambitious scheme for the erection, within three years, of at least two thousand cinemas throughout China by the American Peacock Film Company is outlined by Mr. Chamberlain, General Manager, in a statement to the North China Daily News.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'