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: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-04
Summary:

As the tit-bit to an interesting programme, the management of the Coronet is offering 'The College Widow,' a comedy-drama, which teems with life and action and portrays the pranks of the athletic 'blood' of a certain college. The last reel has a realistic scene of a burning…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life,' 'The Tip,' etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-27 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Last of the Mohicans.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life,' 'The Tip,' etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.