A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Estelle Taylor: A Real Romance of the Screen
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Headline: Monte Cristo': How a Big Picture was Made
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas and Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville, with special musical setting. September 27 & 30, October 1 & 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: The Month of October Will Be the Coronet's Biggest Month When the Following Pictures Will Be Shown
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

William Fox presents Alexandre Dumas' 'Monte Cristo,' featuring John Gilbert. Also First National presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' and Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-03 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Today at all shows 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the best entertainment in town, 'Monte Cristo.'

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Headline: Monte Cristo': Actor's Thrilling Exploit
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Wettbound Limited' [sic], an Emory Johnson…

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Headline: Merry-Go-Round': Coronet Theatre's Fine Picture - The Screen's Latest 'Find'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

There are so many notable features about 'Merry-Go-Round,' the big Universal film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The leading role is taken by Mary Philbin, the Universal's 'find' of the year; George Siegmann, Norman Kerry, Anton Vaverka. Film plot…

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Headline: The Coronet; The World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.' Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5 sharp, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents at the Coronet. And 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.25, $1.50 and 80 cents at the World.

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Headline: The Merry-Go-Round': 'Step Up, Step Up' for Last Time
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

The Merry-Go-Round' comes to a conclusion at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture is directed by Rupert Julian. The cast included Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, George Siegmann. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5 sharp, 7.10 and 9.15, final performances of 'Merry-Go-Round.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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Headline: The Family Secret': Baby Peggy's New Role
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…