A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted for the screen by Mr. Edward Knoblock, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. It is noted that Douglas Fairbanks always impresses one as a modern d'Artagnan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27
Summary:

The film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre this week. In turn, Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for having the picture made, and he is who plays the part of D'Artagnan. Besides, owing to a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28
Summary:

The screening of 'The Three Musketeers' is postponed owing to an unfortunate mistake in the despatching of the film. Thus, it is announced by the management of the Coronet, today and tomorrow 'The White Rider' will be shown instead.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

The film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre all this week. Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for having the picture made. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-19
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' film version of Dumas' famous novel 'The Three Musketeers' was shown for the first time at the Coronet Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted from the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas, is an attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Douglas Fairbanks takes the principal role in the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

The Three Musketeers,' in which Douglas Fairbanks takes the leading role, will be shown again at the Coronet Theatre from today for a three-day season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-09
Summary:

The first film that Douglas Fairbanks produced and undeniably one of the finest in which he has appeared, 'The Three Musketeers' is being shown at the Coronet Theatre for another three days this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

It is reported that the senior classes of the Belilios Public School went to a matinee of 'The Tempest,' and saw the film 'The Three Musketeers' at the Coronet Theatre. It is believed that these visions of bygone ages should be very helpful in increasing historical knowledge…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Max Linder's 'The Three Must-Get-Theres,' was screened yesterday at the Coronet Theatre. As will be judged at once from its title it is a burlesque of the Douglas Fairbanks version of 'The Three Musketeers' which was shown here recently. The story has a real connected…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

There were some who held that the film version of 'The Three Musketeers' which Douglas Fairbanks was responsible for was enough to make poor old Alexander Dumas turn in his grave. At the moment, Max Linder's 'The Three Must-Get-Theres' is being shown at the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-14
Summary:

It has been the success of 'The Three Must-Get-Theres,' Max Linder's funny burlesque of Douglas Fairbank's film version of 'The Three Musketeers,' and the Coronet management has decided to keep the picture on over the weekend. The final screening will take place on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-24
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks, the athletic film star, has an attractive part in his new picture, 'The Mark of Zorro' which will be shown in Coronet beginning Saturday. The film is a romance of a hundred years ago. Film synopsis included. Fairbanks shows distinct acting ability in his double role…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25
Summary:

The Mark of Zorro,' Douglas Fairbanks' new picture, may be described as a typical American romantic comedy. The story is high-spirited and happy-hearted. Douglas Fairbanks impersonates a wealthy young Spanish aristocrat. Film synopsis included. Mr. Fairbanks gives us his best bit of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27
Summary:

The public can be sure of an evening's genuine entertainment at the Coronet anytime during the coming week. The star attraction, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mark of Zorro,' is one of the best films seen in Hongkong for many a long day. Mr. Fairbanks gives his admirers something new…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-28
Summary:

It is questionable whether any picture ever shown at the Coronet has scored such as distinct success as 'The Mark of Zorro,' Douglas Fairbanks' latest release. Since the picture was first shown on Saturday, crowded houses have been the rule, and expressions of satisfaction have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-29
Summary:

The Mark of Zorro,' Douglas Fairbanks' stellar attraction at the Coronet, continues to draw large houses to the theatre. The presence of Douglas Fairbanks on the screen always makes for happiness; and it is the general opinion that he has never shown to such advantage as in his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

There now remain only two more nights of 'The Mark of Zorro,' in which Douglas Fairbanks is scoring the hit of his career in Hongkong. There is bound to be something about this photoplay which will suit you. If you like comedy, here it is. If you prefer adventure, you will be pleased.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-31
Summary:

Do not forget that tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing Douglas Fairbanks' masterpiece, 'The Mark of Zorro,' at the Coronet. The great success scored by this picture in Hongkong fully bears out the contention that the public will always pay to see photoplays of the first…