A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

John Paul Bart played by Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Tomorrow Saturday at the Coronet, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation announces their first big production to be shown in South China, 'Hearts Aflame,' a Metro screen classic. In order to enable this real super-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
Summary:

Much interest was manifested some months ago when it was announced in the Press that a corporation had been formed, with a capital of 5 million dollars to establish cinema shows -'throughout China.' Latest advice from Shanghai seems to indicate that the preliminary steps have been…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Metro's 'Hearts Aflame,' in 9 parts. Adapted from Harold Titus's novel, directed by Reginald Barker, with Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nilson [sic]. Illustration included. October 6 Remarks: On page 14 (…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation presents 'Hearts Aflame' in 9 parts, a Metro super production, adapted from Harold Titus' novel, directed by Reginald Barker. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
Summary:

Hearts Aflame,' due at the Coronet today, scored a remarkable success in Shanghai. It is a story of the Western woods, and abounds in stirring incident. Film plot included. 'Hearts Aflame' is reported by film exhibitors to be one of the biggest pictures they have shown – and it…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation presents 'Hearts Aflame,' a Metro super-production adapted from Harold Titus's novel directed by Reginald Barker. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nillson [sic] in 'Hearts Aflame.' Star: At 5.30 & 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin,' and Buster Keaton in 'Cops.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

Showing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Hearts Aflame.' Star: 5.30 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Buster Keaton in 'Cops.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08
Summary:

A vivid picture of a forest fire is given in 'Hearts Aflame' the Metro production now showing at the Coronet. The blowing up of a huge dam, the diverting of the course of a river keep the interest at a high pitch throughout. It is safe to say that scenes of such intensity are rarely…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-08
Summary:

There are big pictures tonight at both the Coronet and Star. Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Hearts Aflame.' Star: 5.30 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Buster Keaton in 'Cops.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, last performances of Metro's great melodrama, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

For the last time today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Peacock film presentation entitled 'Hearts Aflame.' The representation of an actual forest fire shown in natural colours is a rarely achieved feat.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 16th and 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's big melodrama, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

From Thursday, Star Theatre is going to screen 'Disraeli' featuring George Arliss. The film depicts in vivid fashion the obstacles put in the way of the great statesman before he was able to complete the deal by which England gained a huge interest in the Suez Canal. Moreover, tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday 16th and 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's big attraction, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'