A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photoplay 'Moral Suicide' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. Abramson's previous work includes 'A Fool's Paradise,' 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'A Mother's Confession,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-05
Summary:

On special request, one night only, Wednesday, 5th November, 9.15 p.m. sharp, 'The Fall of a Nation,' the great spectacle, complete in 8 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Begins from 9 a.m. Tuesday. Friday 7th to Monday 10th, 9.15 p.m., also Friday and Monday matinees, Chrystine [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

The weekly schedule of Hongkong Theatre will show 'A Fool's Revenge' in seven parts, 'The Fool's Paradise' in six parts and 'Houdini,' with the Orchestra continuing to enliven the performance by wonderful music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th November at 9.15 p.m., also matinees on Friday and Monday, Chrystine Mayo, Paula Shay and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinee, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the theatre. November 10…

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

Since the 5.15 performances have started lately, the attendances at the Hongkong Theatre have been fairly good. With this new arrangement, the Chinese community take better advantage of the 7.15 performances during which the hall is always crowded. By special request 'A Fool's Revenge…

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Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For November 7, 8, 9 and 10, 9.15 p.m., also matinee on Friday and Monday, Chrystine [sic] Mayo, Paula Shay and and Joseph Burke in 'A Fool's Paradise,' a society drama. 7.15 p.m. and Saturday matinees, episodes 13 and 14 of 'Houdini.' Booking at the Theatre. November 7…

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

Today at 5.15 p.m., Chrystine Mayo in 'A Fool's Paradise.' This picture will show tonight for the last time. Coming Marguerite Snow in 'The Faded Flower.' Booking at the theatre.

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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…