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: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending July 1: on Mon, 'Judex?' & Empire Day in Shanghai; on Tue & Wed, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys'; on Thu, Fri & Sat, 'The Seven Peals' episodes 5 & 6; on Sun & Mon, 'Judex?' episodes 2 & 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending, Monday, July 1st. Monday, 'Judex' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 5 and 6. Sunday and Monday, 'Judex'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26
Summary:

The chief feature of Victoria Theatre last night was the very fine five-part film 'The Last of the Carnaby's' [sic].Miss Gladys Hulette is the star figure of the film. Other features of the programme were a very interesting American Gazette and a picture of the Empire Day…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-24 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Séance of the celebrated telespathist Eugene de Rubini (the man with the Six Senses). At 7.15p.m., George B. Sitz [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episode 7 'A Fatal Error' and episode 8 'Arrested.' March 27 remarks: The Bros. Graydon in their new songs. The Moscow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-26 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight, the brother Grayton in their new songs. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. March 27 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnbys [sic].'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., the Bros. Graydon in their new songs, and 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 7 and 8. At 9.15 p.m., the Moscow Tziganes. Also 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 7 and 8. Matinee, tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-20 - 1920-11-20
Summary:

As title.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

Showing today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-11-27
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27
Summary:

Heralded by critics as the most tremendous screen production of the year, 'The Miracle Man' comes to Coronet Theatre today, and is to be screened for one week only. The review from the Philadelphia North American was included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-27 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 3 and 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-29 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-29 - 1920-11-29
Summary:

Twenty million people of all classes and conditions in England, France and America have united in acclaiming, 'The Miracle Man,' as the most beautiful and touching of all screen productions. Saturday's and Sunday's audiences at the Coronet concurred in the world's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-01 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Miracle Man.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-01 - 1920-12-01
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, a photoplay with an amazing soul, George Loane Tucker's production, 'The Miracle Man,' from the famous stage play by George M. Cohan in 8 reels. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 5 and 6 and a fine Sennett comedy. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-01
Summary:

Capacity house continued at the Coronet Theatre where the sensational picture play 'The Miracle Man' is being shown all this week. The leading roles are played by Thomas Meighan and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-02 - 1920-12-02
Summary:

The Miracle Man' has already been seen by far more people than visit the Coronet during the run of an ordinary programme. We now confidently appeal to all those who have been moved by this beautiful film to lend us their assistance in filling 'The Little House' for a further two…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-03 - 1920-12-03
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'The Miracle Man' is tonight.