A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Gladys Hulette, Enid Markey, Molly [sic] King will all be at the Coronet, together with the string band of 'The Empress of Russia.' The Week's programme: 'Outwitted' featuring Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette, George Walsh, Enid Markey and Mollie King will all be on the Coronet this week, together with the string band of The Empress of Russia, which will be used nightly at 9.15 p.m. to augment, not supersede, our own fine orchestra. Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-29 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

Molly [sic] King in her greatest screen success, 'The On-the-Square Girl.' October 31 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Rubye de Remer in 'The Auction Block'. Booking at Robinson's. November 1 remarks: Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Rubye De Remer in 'The Auction Block.' Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the slave mart of Ancient Babylon to the marriage market of today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: at 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

A beautiful screen presentation and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at the Coronet a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched films you must…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-03 - 1919-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Auction Block.'

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

To accommodate those who have been unable to get seats at the Coronet to see 'The Auction Block,' the picture will be screened again on Friday, for one night only. Plans are now at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

Positively last performance of 'The Auction Block.' Incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.' November 7 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.' November 8 remarks: With specially arranged musical…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for one night only, 'The Auction Block.' Prices: matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Go with 'Dodging a Million.' Goldwyn made it: this means a good story, magnificent photography and a perfect setting. Vide 'The Barrier,' 'The Auction Block' and 'Thais.' Mabel Normand stars in it: if you saw Mabel Normand in 'Mickey,' you know…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Auction Block.' Another ad on page 12: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-19 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

From the slave mart of Ancient Babylon to the marriage market of today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing tonight and tomorrow for two nights only. Prices: at 5.15, 60 cents and 30 cents; at 9.15, $1.00 and 60 cents. Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine to make 'Polly of the Circus' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture; you have not yet forgotten the wonderful acting…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-04-30
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents Rex Beach's newest and greatest super thriller, 'The Crimson Gardenia' with Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. A bigger picture even than 'The Auction Block.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. at super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…