A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

February 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 7 ‘The last Exploits of Caderousse.' In this epoch there are some very fine photographic studies and the acting is superb. 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26
Summary:

There was a fine 5-part picture 'A Daughter of the West' with Baby Marie Osborne being seen to advantage this film. A Comic 'Jerry's Million' was very amusing. Audiences in Victoria Theatre were well satisfied.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Headline: Last Chance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

The Hunchbback of Notre Dame,' a Victor Hugo's romance has been drawing large crowds at Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

From Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' to 'Ponjola,' Coronet has taken both of them wisely. First National's 'Ponjola' is starred by Anna Q. Nilsson and James Kirkwood. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Ponjola'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Photoplays need not all be as magnificent as Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' 'Ponjola' is the screen version of Cynthia Stockley's novel of the same name, starring Anna Q. Nillson, as the current attraction of Coronet.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney, the star in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' in 'Nomads of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…