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: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-04
Summary:

Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special dance. Tickets at Moutrie's $2. Best floor in the colony. April 7 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre: no show tonight.

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

The programme at the Coronet Theatre is specially designed in order to show respect for the Prince's visit. Specifically, 'Wedding Bells,' in which Constance Talmadge takes the leading role and supported by Harrison Ford, will be shown. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-05
Summary:

Wedding Bells,' a First National picture with Constance Talmadge playing a captivating part, was shown at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-08 - 1922-04-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Jack Kerrigan in 'The Coast of Opportunity.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, final episodes of 'Fighting Fate.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-12
Summary:

See it all in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' starring Johnnie Walker. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-11
Summary:

Johnnie Walker, the new film star, got away to a flying start in Hongkong in his first big picture 'Captain Fly-by-Night.' The story is laid in the same territory as 'The Mark of Zorro,' and was written by the same author. If anything, the present film contains more exciting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12
Summary:

The romantic adventures of Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' continue to attract big assemblies to the Coronet. Miss Shannon Day is as pretty and accomplished a film actress as has been seen here. The story is a spirited narration of events in Spanish California of one hundred…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

The stirring Spanish romantic drama, 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' with Johnnie Walker in the principal role, enters upon its last day's showing in Hongkong today. Buster Keaton is making a lot of friends with his new-style comedies, the one now showing, 'The Paleface,' being…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' Metro's superb presentation of this world-famous classic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Mr. Anthony Hope may rightly be called the creator of the country of Ruritania, about which so many romances and plays are written nowadays. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is so well-known to the general public that it is a matter of general interest to see how the film version compares with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous romance, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' as adapted for the screen, continues to draw large houses to the Coronet. Admirers of the book will be pleased to hear that the picture has not been changed out of all likeness to the original. The Coronet is to be commended…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, last two nights of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Sunday only, 'The Kentucky Derby.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Hobart Bosworth in 'White Hands' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.'