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: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents a James Cruze production, 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture, with Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrigan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Here's the greatest screen entertainment ever seen. 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, a Paramount picture, from the popular novel by Emerson Hough, adapted by Jack Cunningham. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

The Coronet is confident that 'The Covered Wagon' will gain popularity and will draw enthusiastic and pleased crowds to the theatre. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Covered Wagon' which proves itself a historical document. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

Away from the beaten track of cinema pictures, 'The Covered Wagon' proved itself a historical document of immense value aside from the thrilling days when the west was untamed and largely in the hands of the redskins. Film plot included. The story is a moving one and only capable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, December 31 to January 3, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a James Cruze production, a Paramount picture, adapted by Jack Cunningham from the popular novel by Emerson Hough. Times and prices: Coronet 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 8 p.m., $1.50…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

A Paramount picture, James Cruze production, presented by Jesse L. Lasky, at the World and the Coronet. Times and prices included. December 31 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Realising that they have, in 'The Covered Wagon,' the biggest film of its kind ever made, the management of the World and the Coronet Theatres have decided to take the unusual step of showing this screen masterpiece in both theatres simultaneously, for four days. Commencing Wednesday,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-30 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

The Covered Wagon,' the biggest film of its kind ever made, the management of the World and the Coronet theatres have decided to take the unusual step of showing this screen masterpiece in both theatres simultaneously, for four days. Commencing Wednesday, December 31, at the Coronet at 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

The Covered Wagon' is what is known as an epic film, which is safe to say the Coronet Theatre will be crowded during the showing of the picture. Production and plot details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31
Summary:

One of the greatest photoplays ever made will be the popular verdict when the motion picture public sees James Cruze's Paramount production, 'The Covered Wagon,' which will be the feature at both the Coronet and World Theatres today. Perfect realism, a strong love theme,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

18 months at a legitimate theatre on Broadway did not exhaust the popularity of 'The Covered Wagon' in New York, for it was shortly afterwards shown at the 4,000 seat Rivoli, within a stone's throw of the original venue, 5 times a day for fourteen days to a total of 220,000 people…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01
Summary:

This is what is known as an epic film. In it will be seen a certain stage in a nation's history and the looker-on will be able to obtain some ideas of that which makes for greatness. Think of the covered wagon which carried pioneers across trackless wastes, and then think of these same…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

The first time that the Prince of Wales went to the London Pavilion to see the Covered Wagon. With truly Royal Courtesy. May we ask those who were unable to obtain a seat to see 'The Covered Wagon' at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

The first time that the Prince of Wales went to the London pavilion to see 'The Covered Wagon,' the house was so full that he was unable to obtain a seat! With truly royal courtesy, his royal highness refused to have anyone disturbed and came again another day. May we ask those who…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Lovers of the Silver Screen in Hongkong owe the management of the Coronet a distinct debt of gratitude for extending the season of 'The Covered Wagon' today and tomorrow. Summary included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Covered Wagon' today and tomorrow. The film stands up to the expectation of the audience.