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: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Marconi Operator' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Antony and Cleopatra' by The Cines Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Do you remember in the early days of moving pictures, the wonder that greeted the appearance of 'Quo Vadis?' Do you remember how far in advance it was of all other screen productions? Signor Guazzoni, producer of this masterpiece of other days, now has another mighty creation to his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-25 - 1921-03-25
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis?') presents the magnificent historical spectacle, 'The Sack of Rome.' (See special advertisement on page 5.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-26 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Saturday, March 26th, last performance of 'In Old Kentucky.' Sunday, March 27th, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents 'The Sack of Rome.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28 - 1921-03-28
Summary:

Guazzoni, Italy's wizard of the screen, felt the inspiration of this when he produced 'Quo Vadis'; it is evident again in his latest success, 'The Sack of Rome.' Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The performances at the Coronet yesterday were signalised by capacity houses who immensely enjoyed 'The Sack of Rome,' produced by the author of 'Quo Vadis?' the film sustains the claims made for it as being a beautiful spectacular panorama of Rome under the temporal power of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-28
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. The Coronet management claims to be showing Gauzzoni's historical picture at the same time as it is being exhibited in London and actually ahead of the American film houses. This film would make someone recall the film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

On the way and due 5 days from today, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Only 4 days from today, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

3 days from today and you'll be transported to the realms of romance by Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

2 days from today and then Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be seldom seen on the screen. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Here is romance magnified, glorified and entrancing, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Commencing Saturday, October 18.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

1 day to wait and for tomorrow, we will present Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, book your seat now for Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 18th, Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Booking now open. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., final performances of Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna,' a Mack Sennett comedy drama. Also Century Follies in 'Pretty Plungers.' Commencing tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' in 10…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

Today & Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.19, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance,' in 10 reels. 20 screen celebrities including Conway Tearle, Wallace Beery and Courtenay Foote. Special musical setting at increased prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

Today and Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' in 10 massive reels, with 20 screen celebrities including Conway Tearle, Wallace Beery and Courtenay Foote. Special musical setting. Increased prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Today and Monday to Thursday at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance,' by H. B. Somerville. Illustration included.