A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents a James Cruze production, 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture, with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Here's the greatest screen entertainment ever seen. 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture, from the popular novel by Emerson Hough, adapted by Jack Cunningham. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' in two reels. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep. 8 & 9). December 30 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 31 to January 3, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Times and prices: Coronet 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 8 p.m., $1.50…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

A Paramount picture, James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, at the World and the Coronet. Times and prices included. December 31 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Realising that they have, in 'The Covered Wagon,' the biggest film of its kind ever made, the management of the World and the Coronet Theatres have decided to take the unusual step of showing this screen masterpiece in both theatres simultaneously, for four days. Commencing Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova and everybody's darling 'Mickey Moore' in 'The Mask,' seven reels of thrills, mystery and romance replete with surprises and thrills. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Last chance to see Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' a most thrilling photoplay, seven reels of mystery, thrills and romance. Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Don't miss your last opportunity. Usual prices…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included. December 31 & January 2 Remarks: Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

One of the greatest photoplays ever made will be the popular verdict when the motion picture public sees James Cruze's Paramount production, 'The Covered Wagon,' which will be the feature at both the Coronet and World Theatres today. Perfect realism, a strong love theme,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

18 months at a legitimate theatre on Broadway did not exhaust the popularity of 'The Covered Wagon' in New York, for it was shortly afterwards shown at the 4,000 seat Rivoli, within a stone's throw of the original venue, 5 times a day for fourteen days to a total of 220,000 people…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Covered Wagon' presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan. Special music. Advanced prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvellous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

The giant epic of the screen 'The Covered Wagon.' The Nicolai [sic] Koline in his latest creation 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels.