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: 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: 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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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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11