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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

An amusing picture 'Pots and Pans Peggy' was showing at the Victoria during the weekend. Miss Gladys Hulette has an amusing and original part as Peggy. Tonight, a splendid film, 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened. Besides these, there will be a gazette and comic, with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-15 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

Come tonight positively as a fine threat is promised, the String Band from S. S. 'Houador' will be in attendance, and 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened for the first time. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' featuring Betty Compson and George Larkin. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Wednesday matinee, 'The Narrow Path.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

An English Vaudeville Co., 'The Prize Packets.' Pathe's British Gazettes, half an hour projection of British events. Also Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Harold Lloyd is this week in trouble with Bolsheviks. Today's matinee, 'The Terror of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-30
Summary:

Another delightful new programme by 'The Prize Packets,' drawing crowded houses every night. Also fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' No increase in prices. Booking at Anderson's. July 30 Remarks: Matinee today, Prize Packets with a new programme.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday's matinee, 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

The girls comprising 'The Prize Packets' have been captivating numerous hearts in Hongkong. Better value of money cannot be obtained by theatre-goers than that now at the Victoria Theatre. The Theatre Royal would have charged $3 for seats but Victoria Theatre do not desire to upset the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight's treat, re-appearance of 'The Prize Packets' (an English Vaudeville Co.), for three nights in entirely new programmes. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a gala night at the Victoria, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-20 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' a special Fox Kiddie Wonder Picture in 10 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 4, 5 and 6. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

The article has two parts: 'Slipshod Methods Exposed' and 'Orgy of Violence.' It showed a lot of examples of the problems of film during the time. Several film names had been mentioned: 'The Lion Foot,' 'Under Crimson Skies,' 'The Fighting Chance,…

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Headline: Some Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

An unusually interesting attraction beginning at the Coronet tomorrow, is the film version of Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda.' It is a great theatrical hit, with Miss Fay Compton and a brilliant cast is one of the outstanding successes of the London season. The Metro Company…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' Metro's superb presentation of this world-famous classic.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

Metro Pictures were astute enough to let Rex Ingram have a free hand to direct 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' which result the screen version compares very favourably with the book and stage play. Coronet is still providing screening of the film this week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

In 'The Prisoner of Zenda' the Coronet has secured another powerful drawing card, based on Anthony Hope's novel. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.