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: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-production of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and Pathe British Gazette and Pathe American news will also be shown.…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-26 - 1925-09-26
Summary:

Showing Tuesday next, 'The Sea Hawk,' a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd with Milton Sills.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

The Sea Hawk,' a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd with Milton Sills.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.' Tomorrow, 'The Sea Hawk.'

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.' Tomorrow, 'The Sea Hawk.'

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-10-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sea Hawk.' Usual prices. October 2 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-09-29
Summary:

The Sea Hawk,' presented by Frank Lloyd Productions, Inc., featuring Milton Sills, supported by Enid Bennett, Lloyd Hughes, Wallace Beery and a cast of 3,000 players, a First National picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-09-29
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Sea Hawk.' Usual prices.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-10-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, Raphael [sic] Sabatini's 'The Sea Hawk.' Usual prices. October 3 Remarks: Today at 2.30, 'The King of Wild Horses.'

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-30 - 1925-10-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.30, Rafael Sabatini's glowing romance of the days of the Barbary corsairs, 'The Sea Hawk.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-30
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Sea Hawk.' The picture closely follows Rafael Sabatini's book. The film exhibited some extremely realistic scenes of the slave market and galley ship.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-02 - 1925-10-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5, 7.15 and 9.15, the outstanding drama of the screen, 'The Sea Hawk,' a First National picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-10-03 - 1925-10-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m., 'The King of Wild Horses.' Tonight at 5, 7.15, 9.30, 'The Sea Hawk.' October 5 Remarks: On page 12, another ad. on 'The King of Wild Horses' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-03 - 1925-10-03
Summary:

Today at 2.30 p.m. only, tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Monday at all shows, the greatest animal film since 'Tarzan of the Apes,' Hal Roach presents 'The King of Wild Horses,' story by Hal Roach, directed by Fred Jackman, a Pathe picture. Today only at 5, 7.15 and 9.30, '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-11 - 1925-12-12
Summary:

California Straight Ahead.' On Sunday and Monday, there is an absorbing drama by Marshall Neilan entitled 'The Strangers' Banquet.' On Tuesday next, the event of the year, 'Captain Blood' by Raphael [sic] Sabatini who made 'Scaramouche' and 'The Sea…