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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. March 7 remarks: 'Love and Glory.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hongkong Amusement Ltd presents John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel.' No increase in prices. March 7 Remarks: Today at 2.30 and 7.15, tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, 'Love and Glory.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

The two greatest things in world 'Love and Glory.' See the film on Sunday at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

The two greatest things in the world, 'Love and Glory.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-09
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents 'Love and Glory,' with Chas. de Roche., Wallace MacDonald, Madge Bellamy, Ford Sterling and Gibson Gowland, a Rupert Julian production, Universal-Jewel. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Love and Glory.' Commencing Wednesday, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Fighting Blade.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-10
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09
Summary:

This time is not far distant – perhaps within the next generation – when the motion picture will entirely supplant printed word.' This is the startling statement of Perley Poore Sheehan, noted novelist and, with Robert H. Davis, editor of Munsey's, the author of the novel, 'We Are…

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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.'