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 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, the most stupendous and amazing film production in the world's history, written by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virginia Holland [sic]. Saturday's matinee and 7.15 p.m.…

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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: 1919-07-30 - 1919-07-30
Summary:

30th, 31st July and 1st August at 5.15 p.m. performance, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Moon Child.' 7.15 p.m. performance and Wednesday's matinee, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

We are asked to state that the great dramatic film 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown at today's matinee (5.15 p.m.) at the Hongkong Theatre, at the usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

By special request, one night only, Wednesday 5th November at 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great musical spectacle complete in 8 parts. Booking at the theatre begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th at 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Crystine […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-05
Summary:

One night only, Wednesday, 5th November, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the greatest war picture in 8 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Only three days more, and then Hongkong will see the eagerly awaited 'Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is said to have put his last shirt on, or in, the production of his own film, 'The Thief of Bagdad' which is coming to the Coronet on Friday next. When shown at Drury Lane, it moved an eminent person to say: 'The Thief of Bagdad is one of the films that in one…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Advance booking has already started for 'The Thief of Bagdad,' which will be shown daily at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 (Sunday at 6 sharp and 9.15). Starting Saturday November 29th. Prices $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-28
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2.00 and $1.00. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The name of Douglas Fairbanks has been sufficient to arouse interest in the Coronet Theatre's latest picture which commences tomorrow. Apart from that, there has been additional interest in the theme which has excited the restless Douglas to such a magnificent production. All the pantomimes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…