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: 1917-05-07
Summary:

The feature film at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Rags' where Mary Pickford will appear in one of her greatest characterizations.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

The article has two parts: 'Slipshod Methods Exposed' and 'Orgy of Violence.' It showed a lot of examples of the problems of film during the time. Several film names had been mentioned: 'The Lion Foot,' 'Under Crimson Skies,' 'The Fighting Chance,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

The man who composed the popular song about the different varieties of kisses omitted one of the most novel kinds of all. But, the photoplay producers who adapted Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' didn't. The scene was only described in the book. It is shown in all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Actually an 'underwater love scene.' That is one of the striking incidents in this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction. Indeed, 'The Fighting Chance' is Robert W. Chambers' finest book. Notably good is the cast, the leading man being Conrad Nagel and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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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: 1924-03-22
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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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a drama entitled 'Trifling Women' which promises superb acting, staging and filming. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Trifling Women,' this evening's Coronet Theatre feature attraction is a remarkably entertaining picture. It would be as terrible for sustained screen drama as Shakespeare's Lear is for sheer stage drama. This does not mean, however, that the picture is entirely sombre. Film…

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

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Trifling Women' which exhibits strong forcible drama and a great climax. Screen players like Ramon Novarro, Barbara La Marr, Lewis Stone and Edward Connelly were involved in making the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

Analysing the remarkable feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre, one could find many matters to ponder, for 'Trifling Women' is a picture with many unusual qualities. The first thing one notes is the superb acting and the striking contrasts the producer has been able to…

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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.