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: 1924-05-10
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' exhibiting medieval Paris and 'Ponjola' showing modern South Africa. The former is based on Victor Hugo's romance and the latter is the film version of the recent novel of the same name.

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Headline: Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Photoplays need not all be as magnificent as Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' 'Ponjola' is the screen version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name, starring Anna Q. Nillson, as the current attraction of Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' which is followed by the screening of the film version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name 'Ponjola.' The film stars Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and captures the author's strong…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-18 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Last two days of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at 2.30, 7 and 9.20. At 5.15 p.m., Bert Lytell in 'A Message from Mars.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney, the star in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' in 'Nomads of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Night Message,' today. The film is directed by P. P. Sheehan and is based on one of his own stories. P. P. Sheehan is famous for his success with the Hugo work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is now a producer in his own right. Following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the novelist, was retained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night Message,' adapted…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers' (round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph,' the rights of which for China have been secured by Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Shadow Graph,' the weirdest show ever seen in the colony. Other items in an excellent programme, include the Yeomen of the Guard by the Star Orchestra; 'The Cradle of Courage' with William S. Hart; 'Behind the Screen' with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Two artists, so divergent in their methods as William Hart and Charlie Chaplin, are the attractions at the Star Theatre. William Hart – without wishing to pun – is the star with the big heart, taking roles and themes in which the stout will and mind play a great part. 'The Cradle of Courage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…