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: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Percy Challenger, who plays the principal role in 'The Magnificent Brute,' Frank Mayo's latest Universal picture coming to the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow, is a well-known English actor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

A thrilling drama of human emotions presented against a background of primaeval scenery in the majestic Yosemite is seen in 'The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, which will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

The romantic French-Canadian woods, made famous by Frank Mayo in 'The Brute Breaker,' furnish the locale for 'The Magnificent Brute,' the Universal action drama which will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today. The 'Magnificent Brute' is Lucien Hubbard's screen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker,' was screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story was originally written by Lucien Hubbard. Also, Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy Devore, Percy Challenger, Alberta Lee, J. J. Lanoe, William Eagle-Eye,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…