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: 1920-04-05 - 1920-04-06
Summary:

One after another all the world's greatest photoplays, now showing 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Next change, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the second big picture, the world-famous operatic star, Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows,' the tale of a woman at bay and of the man who paid the price. You've heard her on the Victor. See her on the screen. Super production prices. April 8 Remarks: Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-09
Summary:

Why wait until Saturday to see 'Shadows'? There are lots of folks who cannot get down on any other day; leave Saturday for them and book your seat at the Coronet tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-13 - 1920-04-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of 'Shadows.' Tomorrow night, the third big picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen in the mammoth picturization of a great romance, 'Flame of the Desert,' the throbbing drama of a Desert Wooing in seven pulsating parts. You know what the name Goldwyn means on a photoplay; you have never yet seen a mediocre Goldwyn…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray has secured the film, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' taken by the Snows, father and son, during the course of a three years trip through the dark continent with rifle and camera. Film plot included. The film made such a hit at Home that, although booked to appear at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-09
Summary:

Coming! World's greatest show, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-11 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-14 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-27
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which has taken cinema audiences by storm in Great Britain and the States, is to be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the Coronet tomorrow. H.A. and Sidney Snow set out in 1919 from San Francisco on an expedition to conquer…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Commencing tonight, 'Hunting Big Game Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Prices: at 2.30, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

For one week, starting today, Carl Laemmle presents H. A. Snow's 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera,' Universal pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-28
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera,' which H.A. Snow brought out of the West and launched at the Lyric Theatre, New York City, for a run of three months. This picture is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included. A critic phrases the general sentiment when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents H. A. Snow's 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

After seeing this wonderful film screened at the Coronet over the weekend, it is a magnificent picture. 'Hunting Big Game in Africa' is something quite out of the run of ordinary films. Messrs. Snow, the two American hunters responsible for the film, have made a name for themselves in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-31
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa' continues to draw record houses at the Coronet. If one is impressed by the bravery of H.A. Snow, what must be said for Sidney Snow, the photographer, who stuck to his camera, grinding away with lions, skulking near enough for 'close-ups.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-01 - 1923-08-01
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-01
Summary:

It is easier to shoot an animal than to take his picture,' said Mr. Sidney Snow, one of the American hunters responsible for the fine film, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa,' to an interviewer recently. The film is being shown to large audiences at the Coronet every day until further…