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: 1907-07-22 - 1907-07-24
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will open for the season in Weismann's Large Hall (entrance: Wyndham Street) tonight at 9 p.m. Performances every night, including Sundays. Films including 'The Bell Ringer's Daughter.' Prices $1, and 50 cents; with electric fans.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-22
Summary:

The exhibition of cinematograph pictures being given nightly at the Cafe Weismann rooms continues to attract large audiences. Great delight is manifested in the comic pictures, in particular, whilst the more serious ones evoke great interest. The management is continually procuring new pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

Before opening time last night the Coronet Theatre (showing Douglas Fairbanks and an 'all comedy' list) had the 'house full' sign out. Mr. Ray evidently knows what the people want, and is getting it for them.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, April 8th, Rex Ingram's 'Trifling Women' featuring Ramon Novarro, Barbara Marr, Lewis Stone and Edward Connelly. Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. April 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women' a powerful story with powerful acting is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The cast includes Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr. Plot and production summary included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Rex Ingram's 'Trifling Women' with Ramon Novarro, Barbare [sic] La Marr, Lewis Stone and Edward Connelly. Special prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents;5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: Audience's Fun
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Rex Ingram's great feature 'The Trifling Women' now being shown at the Coronet. The brilliant film is starred by Barbara La Marr, Ramon Novarro and Edward Connelly. Plot and review are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Poor Men's Wives' is a companion picture to 'Rich Men's Wives' and is the current feature at Coronet. The leading role is taken by Barbara la Marr, the actress who also appeared in 'Trifling Women,' with the supporting act from Betty Francisco, David Butler and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Rex Ingram's 'Trifling Women' is to be screened at the Coronet today for the first time. Ingram is the man who made 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Plot and production summary included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr and Ramon Novarro in 'Trifling Women.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

At the Coronet yesterday there were very large houses for the initial screening of Rex Ingram's latest photo-play, 'Trifling Woman.' Plot and production details included.