A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing 10th to 19th episodes of 'The Voice on the Wire.' Friday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Winter's Tale,' a drama in 4 parts. Saturday 15th, see Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-15 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

February 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing a Paramount feature in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Destiny's Toy,' also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount photoplay in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

There was a fine programme at the Hongkong Theatre last night, including one of the 5-part picture 'Destiny's Toy,' 'The Stage Villain' and 'Percy of Brains has Nix.' The Hongkong orchestra is a capital one and with Gaumont Graphic of War Pictures. There will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' Also 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical Film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06