A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marie Prevost in Warner Bros' 'The Beautiful and Damned.' Also Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell Comedy. May 31 Remarks: On page 10, another ad.on 'The Beautiful and Damned' only. Plot included.

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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: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile' and 'Arrival of Capt. D'Oisy' at Shanghai.' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Mermaid Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday, 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass.' Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents. Hongkong Topical…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Roumania at the British Empire exhibition. Also Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices. July 8 Remarks: 'The Canton Troops' produced by China Sun Motion…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Prizma Colour. No increase in prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Usual prices. May 20 Remarks: Tomorrow at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-20
Summary:

In producing 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' Carl Laemmle believed it would be, like the book, a work of creative art with the permanence of the ancient Cathedral itself and a picture for all days to come. He expected Victor Hugo's classic to be the crowning achievement of the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' with Lon Chaney. No increase in prices. May 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. Illustration included. May 26 Remarks: Tomorrow till Sunday, D. W. Griffith will present 'The White Rose' featuring Mae Marsh, Carol…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The Night Rose,' written by Leroy Scott, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast was led by Lon Chaney, who will be remembered in 'The Penalty,' 'The Haunch Back of Notre Dame' [sic]. Other cast included Leatrice Joy, Betty Schade, Edythe Chapman, John…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-31 - 1925-08-03
Summary:

Hereafter, First National, United Artists, Paramount, Metro and Goldwyn will contribute their finest photoplays to the Queen's, together with the super-production of Pathe, Warner Bros. and Universal. The latest Gaumont and Pathe British Gazette and Pathe American news will also be shown.…