A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Laconia's Arrival: Our Visitors Sightseeing - How They Are Spending Their Time
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

The arrival of the Cunarder Laconia in Hong Kong. Of particular interest to picture goers will be the news that two film magnates, together with a star actress on board, are collecting data for future plays. They are Mr. Robert Ellis, May Ellison [sic] (wife of Robert Ellis), and Mr. R. G.…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1923-02-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last showing of Norma Talmadge in 'The Moth,' a fast moving drama of society's swift set. Commencing Monday, November 3rd, Rubye De Remer in 'The Passionate Pilgrim.' It's a Cosmopolitan…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Not only will the Coronet maintain the standard of films it has been showing in the past, but it will show even bigger films in the immediate future. Just cast an eye over the following list: 1st, from United Artists, we have 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' 'A Woman of Paris,…

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Headline: Commencing Saturday at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-29
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' a Paramount picture, directed by Robert Vignola. Illustration included.

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Headline: Modern Education: Where the Cinema Helps
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

Time was when history took a backseat in the hearts of school children. It was presented to them by old-fashioned methods. Today, there is no reason why all school children should not simply love history. They have a big help in the cinema, which is constantly presenting pictures full of…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'My American Wife.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker.' Also our own Topical and B. A. T. Scenic. Tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' 12 wonderful reels of English history…

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Headline: When Knighthood Was in Flower': Fine Historical Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

The wonderful historical picture at the Coronet, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' is a screen version of Charles Major's famous historical novel. The principal roles are played by Marion Davies and Forrest Stanley, and the supporting cast is strong. A fine portrayal of Henry VIII…

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Headline: A Historical Picture: 'When Knighthood Was in Flower'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-28
Summary:

The season of 'When Knighthood Was in Flower' comes to a close at the Coronet today. It has been seen by some of the best education authorities in the Colony. English history is certainly one of the subjects in the average scholastic curriculum that makes for maximum marks, and the…