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: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-01
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics tonight. A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on Wednesday, 3rd July.

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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: 1919-07-04
Summary:

During the 'Ultus' show in Hongkong Theatre, the attendance was very pleased. The programme for tomorrow will include a new serial film of episodes in which the well-known protagonist Marie Walcamp in the 'Red Ace' will appear in the 'Moon Child,' a picture of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-14
Summary:

Borrowed Plumage' in five parts was postponed till today at Hongkong Theatre. The magnificent drama 'Red Ace,' a serial film of eighteen episodes starring Marie Walcamp, will be screened during 7.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-14 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle Players present Bessie Barriscale, supported by the celebrated English actor, Arthur Maude in 'Borrowed Plumage.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in a romantic drama of the sea, 'Battle of Hearts.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace' 4th, 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-20
Summary:

Tomorrow, a beautiful drama from William Fox entitled 'The Thief,' starring Dorothy Donnelly, will run till next Friday in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. At 7.15 performance the 7th 8th and 9th episodes of 'Red Ace,' starring Marie Walcamp, will be continued.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly [sic] in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-24 - 1920-01-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., extra selected Fannie Ward in 'The Cry of the Weak.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace' 10th, 11th and 12th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-28
Summary:

The remarkable five-reel masterpiece 'The Cry of the Weak' deserves to be repeated in Hongkong Theatre. Tonight another all-star cast of Fox players, 'The Primitive Call,' starring Gladys Coburn, will be screened. The excellent episodes of the serial film 'Red Ace,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-28 - 1920-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Primitive Call' with Gladys Coburn and an all star cast of Fox Players Picturing. At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Ace' new episodes.

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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: 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: 1924-08-30
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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
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Forthcoming attractions, a Frank Woods production, 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' based on Sir Walter Scott's novel with Wallace Beery. Also Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'