A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

64
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.

66
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wed. 2nd to Sat. 5th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Mollie King & Creighton Hale. Also, Snub Pollard in '365 Days.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Creighton Hale and Mollie King. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in his latest 2-part comedy '365 Days.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th, May at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Mollie King and Creighton Hale. Also Snub Pollard in his latest 2 part comedy, '365 Days.' Prices of admission: 9.15, $2.0 and 80 cents; 5.15, 80 cents and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-03
Summary:

The feature at the World Theatre remaining until Saturday night contains in its five reels all that goes to make well-balanced entertainment. It is the playgoers' film 'Her Majesty,' featuring Mollie King and Creighton Hale. Film plot included. A Snub Pollard comedy, '365…

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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: 1924-03-15
73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
Summary:

It is reported from Rome that a piece of over-realistic film acting led to a lioness tearing an actor to pieces. During the filming of a scene in 'Quo Vadis,' a group of lions and lionesses was released into the arena, where 50 actors and actresses were playing parts of Christians.…