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: 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: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

The Leather Pushers,' a Universal Jewel Colliers production starring Reginald Denny is being shown at the World Theatre.

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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: 1924-01-15
Summary:

The 'Birth of a Nation' is proving a big success this week at the Coronet. The next offering is the rural masterpiece, 'Quicy Sawyer Adams' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-16
Summary:

After the run of 'The Birth of a Nation,' now at the Coronet, the big rural drama 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' is promised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Coronet announces the last showing of 'The Birth of a Nation' for today. Followed tomorrow will be 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starring Lon Chaney and Blanche Sweet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

In 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' Metro's mirthful melodrama showing tomorrow. By the way, don't miss 'Forbidden Fruit' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Last two nights of Metro's mirthful melodrama, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' the film with the greatest galaxy of stars ever assembled at one time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' and latest British Gazette. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-21 - 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Ladder of Lies.'