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: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

William Fox's mighty picturization of the most famous story ever written, 'Monte Cristo.' All this week 4 shows daily. Increased prices: slight alteration in times. 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.0, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo' appeared in 1844, when Dumas had been writing plays and stories for twenty years, and at a period when he was most extraordinarily prolific. 'Monte Cristo' first gave Dumas' novels a worldwide audience. The film which has been made from this famous…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-02
Summary:

They will never die. William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. All this week at 2.30, 5.10. 7.15 and 9.20 p.m. at increased prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-03 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The best entertainment in town, 'Monte Cristo.' Today all shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-03 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Today at all shows 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the best entertainment in town, 'Monte Cristo.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

You must not miss seeing the wonderful film version of Alexandre Dumas' famous romance of love, hate and revenge, 'Monte Cristo.' Showing today at 2.30, 5.10. 7.15 and 9.20 p.m, and tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
Summary:

Hundreds who have seen 'Monte Cristo' in the Coronet Theatre during the last two days will bear testimony to the merits of this great picture. 'Monte Cristo' is remarkable for its faithfulness to Alexandre Dumas' famous narrative. Such few concessions as having been made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis. Also showing, B. A. T. special, 'Chang Tso Ling's Manchurian Army.'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. Today and tomorrow: last two days. Don't miss it. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

While the Hongkong cinemas are showing big pictures like 'Monte Cristo,' Kowloon's only cinema is not neglecting its patrons, the picture now showing in the Star Theatre being as attractive as anyone could wish. This picture is 'Sunshine Alley.' The story is woven around…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Wettbound Limited' [sic], an Emory Johnson…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Streets.' Tonight at 9.15, Malini, the world's greatest magician.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Last time today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.'