A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Hearts are Trumps,' a film adaptation of the old Drury Lane melodrama by Cecil Raleigh is proving a big draw at the Coronet. Alice Terry, of 'Prisoner of Zenda' fame, has the starring role, and the picture was made by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The famous old melodrama, showing at the Coronet this week, lends itself admirably to the requirements of the cinema. Alice Terry, of 'Prisoner of Zenda' fame, has the leading role. The direction is Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Hearts are Trumps' this week. The film exhibits some spectacular scenes like the one from the Royal Academy and a view of an avalanche. The film features Alice Torry [sic] of 'Prisoner of Zenda' and is directed by Rex Ingram.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Star is following up 'Salome' with another big film, in accordance with its announcement of an Anniversary Week of super-films. There are several points about 'The Prisoner of Zenda' that make it a promising attraction. The story by Anthony Hope has been read at one time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of 'Orphans of the Storm,' the Griffith film featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. This film is probably the most talked-about picture ever shown at the 'Little House' not even excepting the now famous 'Mark of Zorro' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
134
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

Annual Report – School days this year have numbered 174. The daily round has been enlivened twice by visits to the Coronet Theatre, to see 'Robin Hood' and 'Orphans of the Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15