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: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 10. The great Fox Masterpiece, When a Man Sees Red preceded by the very laughable 2 part comedy, Max Wants a Divorce.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

The great Fox masterpiece, 'When a Man Sees Red,' at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, 10th December, 1918. A 2-part comedy, 'Max Wants a Divorce,' is displayed.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-28
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. 'The Walls of Jericho' from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30
Summary:

There is a most excellent programme now running at the Coronet Theatre. It will continue for two nights more. The principal attraction is the splendid five-part film, 'The Walls of Jericho,' adapted from Alfred Sutro's play and featuring William Breese. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

Performances at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts from 28th to 31st December. Performance by Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British gazette no. 482 is included. 'Jack and the Beanstalk' on Saturday, 28th and Monday, 30th December at 4:30 p.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

New Year's day performances. 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' British Gazette No. 482. William Fox's Super-production. 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's. Pathe's Super film 'New York…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

New Year's day performances: 2 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; 6 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 482, William Fox's super-production 'The Walls of Jericho' by Alfred Sutro and Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Booking at Robinson's for 2 and 9.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-25
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part Gypsy drama 'The Call of Her People.' Booking at Robinson's. September 27 remarks: Tomorrow, 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7-part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

Metro presents Ethel Barrymore in the beautiful 7 part gypsy drama, 'The Call of Her People' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow, Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York' and 'Max Wants a Divorce.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Habit of Happiness' and Max Linder in 'Max Gets a Divorce' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre opens a new programme today with a five-part drama 'The Habit of Happiness,' featuring Douglas Fairbanks in the leading role. Meanwhile, Max Linder will appear in 'Max gets a divorce' [sic]. Lastly, the serial 'The Lion Man' will continue with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Habit of Happiness' and Max Linder in 'Max Gets [sic] a Divorce.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25