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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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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…

3
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…

5
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: 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 '…

7
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.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will be showing Ruth Clifford's 'The Cabaret Girl.' A laughable comedy in two parts from the New Magazine Screen will also be given. Other films included 'Over the Ocean Waves' and 'The Fatal Fortune.'

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson supported by Jack Mulhall and Ralph Lewis in 'Broad Daylight.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrigan in 'Checkers,' a Fox special pictures in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Robertson-Cole super-special, 'Good Women,' Gasnier's greatest society drama, with an all-star cast headed by Rosemary Theby and Hamilton Revelle. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,'…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st July at 5.15 p.m and 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'Ducks and Drakes.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-06 - 1923-08-07
Summary:

Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss DuPont in 'The Golden Gallows.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The New Leather Pusher' round 10, 'When Kane Met Abel' and Mary Miles Minter in 'Tillie.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' Wednesday and Thursday: 13 and 14; Friday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
19
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