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: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds,' Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-04
Summary:

During the past three years, I have had in my possession practically every film masterpiece produced during that time and can honestly aver that I have not seen any photoplay that can be compared with 'The Empire of Diamonds.' It is the first big 1921 production to be presented in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-07
Summary:

Today till Thursday, Pathe's big 1921 success, 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Also Vanity Fair Comedy and Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-05 - 1921-04-05
Summary:

Showing tonight, Leonce Perret presents 'The Empire of Diamonds.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

The detective drama is the chosen theme for this week's programme at the Coronet, and 'The Empire of Diamonds' had a most favourable reception at its first screening yesterday. The resources of the house of Pathe had placed within the scope of the film a number of interesting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

Leonce Perret's 'Empire of Diamonds' opened in Coronet Theatre yesterday. Plot and production detailed were included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six part superfeature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Leonce Perret's six-part super-feature, 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-15
Summary:

If you missed 'The Empire of Diamonds' at the Coronet in April last.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will show Pathe's international romance 'The Empire of Diamonds,' this evening. It contains scenes from New York, London and Monte Carlo. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15
Summary:

The Empire of Diamonds,' Pathe's international romance from the novel by Valentin Mandelstamm, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Enormous success of George Arliss in 'The Devil.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Léonce Perret's in 'The Empire of Diamonds.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…