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…

3
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…

4
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…

5
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.

8
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: 1925-01-28
Summary:

Small Paramount picture 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' written by Charles Major, is screened at the Coronet, just like 'Richard the Lion-Hearted' and 'The Fighting Blade' before.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Love and Glory.' Commencing Wednesday, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Fighting Blade.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

The Fighting Blade,' comes to the Coronet. Richard Barthelmess, so lovable in 'Tol'able David,' fills the leading role in this First National film. Dorothy Mickaill and Frederick Burton also starred in this picture. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 'The Fighting Blade' with Richard Barthelmess. March 14 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

The Fighting Blade,' a First National film starred by Richard Barthelmess, showing in Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Film plot included.