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: 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Week starting March 9. Sunday and Monday, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.' Tuesday and Wednesday, by general request, Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Thursday to Saturday, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International news. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Doug. Fairbanks in the 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

The man who composed the popular song about the different varieties of kisses omitted one of the most novel kinds of all. But, the photoplay producers who adapted Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' didn't. The scene was only described in the book. It is shown in all…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Actually an 'underwater love scene.' That is one of the striking incidents in this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction. Indeed, 'The Fighting Chance' is Robert W. Chambers' finest book. Notably good is the cast, the leading man being Conrad Nagel and the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., 'Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 and 9.15, last performances of Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle,' scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty, story by Harold McGrath,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

If you love fishing then you'll laugh till your sides ache and the tears start when you see Ben Turpin and the magician catch a whale of a fish in a desert oasis which has opened out of the sands at the swish of a magic wand. It's only in the movies, but it looks good enough to be true…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-08 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Mack Sennett, Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Directed by F. Richard Jones. August 8 Remarks: On page 4, illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire in 'The Shriek of Araby,' directed by F. Richard Jones. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.' Also showing Topical Budget No. 670. See Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's reception.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Ben Turpin was seen in 'A Small Town Idol' some month ago and his new picture 'The Shriek of Araby' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture also starred by Kathryn McGuire, produced by Max [sic] Sennett. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09