A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Coming, 'Itching Palms' by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. August 29 Remarks: Also showing 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills, a Hobart Henley production. Plot included. September 6 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' ep. 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 6 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 6 p.m., Wallace and…

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

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

A Lady of Quality' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, in which Virginia Valli is starring at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. From Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' part 1 to 4 and 'Oregon Trail' ep. 13 and 14. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers,' 'He Loops to Conquer.' Today and tomorrow at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' part 1 to 4…

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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: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' showing Virginia Valli.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Wallace Beery, has starred in 'The Signal Tower,' which is Coronet's current attraction. Also starred by Virginia Valli, who was in 'A Lady of Quality.' Film plot included.