A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

The Isle of Conquest' (6 reels), Topical Budget. Tonight at 7.15: Episodes 13, 14 & 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest' in 6 reels. Also Topical Budget and 'Around the Town.' Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.' January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Isle of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today, at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest,' in 6 reels, Topical Budget around the town. Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, The 'Prince & Betty' featuring William Desmond, 'All Dressed Up' (Snub comedy), Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a ‘Snub' Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette. Telephone 1743. March 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a Snub Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today with a Pathe special, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' featuring Blanche Sweet. Also latest Topical Budget. Come and see our S1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the colony; come to the only British House in Hongkong. August 15 & 16 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand Reopening Today! The great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet in 7 reels and latest Topical Budget. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Inauguration of President Sun at 11, 12.35, 2.10, 3.45 and 7.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong. Also…