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: 1916-07-13
Summary:

Moving pictures of the funeral of Yuan Shih-kai have been shown in Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
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Headline: Acting the Fool
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

It is told that there will be 25,000 people engaged in the production of Douglas Fairbank's Robin Hood film. – Japan Chronicle

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's human drama, 'The Flirt,' which thousands read as a novel and which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow, is a big Universal-Jewel photoplay. The Uppety daughter is 'The Flirt.' Her role is brilliantly played by Eileen Percy. The Sanitary engineer is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' commenced its local engagement at the World Theatre last night and runs till Saturday night. It is a cross-section of American life, filmed as a Universal Jewel production with the idea 'to attain and maintain the highest moral and artistic standard.' This type of story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet management announces that by special request of numerous patrons, Douglas Fairbanks' successful feature, 'The Mark of Zorro,' will be shown for one day only on Tuesday. 'Wild Honey' will be screened for the last time today, and for Saturday, the spectacular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

As played by Douglas Fairbanks in his elaborate screen production, 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood,' a United Artists release coming to the Coronet Theatre next Saturday, this character compels unstinted admiration, his charmingly romantic penchant being especially stressed in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19
Summary:

After studiously inspecting the huge replica of the Twelfth Century castle, Douglas Fairbanks had built at the Pickford-Fairbanks Studios for his latest screen triumph, 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood,' a United Artists release coming to the Coronet Theatre next Saturday. Charlie…