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: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

The show last evening at the Kowloon Theatre commenced with a Pathe British Gazette after which half an hour's dancing was indulged in. Followed was 'Forty Five Minutes from Broadway,' in which Charles Ray takes the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre provided a good illustration of the kinema dance last night. After the British gazette had been screened, the dance held for an hour. A splendid First National attraction 'Forty-Five minutes from Broadway,' with Charles Ray in the leading role followed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is tomorrow's Coronet attraction. Their story is created by George Randolph Chester. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is today's Coronet attraction. The two main characters in the film, J. Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw, are created by Mr. George Randolph Chester. It is stated that they seem to have stepped from between the pages of the magazines in which 'Get Rich…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Son of Wallingford,' directed by Mr. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
Summary:

The Woman and the Puppet,' starring Geraldine Farrar, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
Summary:

The comedy week programme comes to an end in Coronet Theatre. The Theatre will now be screening from Monday to Thursday, a splendid drama 'The Woman and the Puppet' starring Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen. The drama was shot in Spain. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-03
Summary:

The new picture showing at the Coronet Theatre entitled 'The Woman and the Puppet,' starring Geraldine Farrar. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Woman and the Puppet,' starring Geraldine Farrar, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-04
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The Son of Wallingford,' the production of which requires massive sets and 1500 scenes. A whole town, that of Whittier, California, was used for many of the scenes. Along with a great explosion scene of the ten tanks of oil, elephants, camels,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Jimmy Wallingford, son of the famous but notorious J. Rufus Wallingford, of 'Get Rich Quick' fame, is the main character in the film offering at The Star tonight. Mr. Randolph Chester, the author of the Wallingford stories, decided to let Jimmy grow up, and in 'The Son of…