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: 1925-01-09
Summary:

A party of seven Tibetan Lamas to appear in the prologue to the 'Epic of Everest' film, to be shown at the Scala Theatre, arrived in London on December 1. They were introduced to a gathering of London Pressmen by Captain Noel, kinematographer and a member of the last Mount Everest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

Mr. Alec Ross, of Theatrical Enterprises, who was here last month with the Madeline Rossiter Company, is back again. This time, he has brought the 'Epic of Everest,' the film depicting the great British Expedition of 1924 to ascend the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

For one week only, commencing Wednesday, May 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' a wonder film of adventure on the roof of the world, photographed by Capt J. B. L. Noel, F. B. G. S., up to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

Capt. J. B. L. Noel, who operated the Film entitled 'The Epic of Everest,' will allow you to gaze upon the strange scene in the Monastery courtyard. It will move on the screen in the Star Theatre. Production details included. Booking at Moutries.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The film record of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition which will be screened at the Star Theatre is the most wonderful record of endurance. It is a film full of reality; nothing is pre-arranged. The settings cost nothing. It is the story of the battle of strong men against Nature. Mallory and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing' and Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Starting Wednesday, 'The Epic of Everest.' Seats $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing' and Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Starting Wednesday, 'The Epic of Everest.' Seats $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Starting Wednesday, 'The Epic of Everest.' Seats $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05
Summary:

The Everest film has been praised in glowing superlatives, but those privileged to a private view at the Star Theatre will agree that it deserves all that has been said about it and a great deal more. Thanks to the telephotographic lens, we are able to see the magnificent rescues of the porters…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' photographed by Captain J. B. L. Noel, F. R. G. S. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the Theatre. Film review included…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' photographed by Captain J. B. L. Noel, F. R. G. S. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises presents 'The Epic of Everest.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

Both in point of numbers present in the audience and in their expressions of opinion after the showing last night, the policy of the Star Theatre in putting on the Epic of Everest has been fully vindicated. There are a number of people who maintain that the cinema can never be more than an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-08
Summary:

The 'Epic of Everest' will be shown at the Star Theatre for Kowloon school children. Principals of schools are requested to get in touch with Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

The Mount Everest picture will be showing at the Star Theatre on Tuesday morning, May 12th, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, for Kowloon School children. Will the principals of schools please get in touch with Hongkong Amusements C. 4308, to say how many of their scholars will attend? This will be the only…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 sharp and 7.05 p.m., John [sic] Barrymore in 'Enemies of Women' in 11 reels. Tonight at 9.30 p.m., under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the Governor, 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: On 'Enemies of Women' only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05 p.m., John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women' in 11 splendid reels. Tonight at 9.30 p.m., under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, 'The Epic of Everest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and party will attend the Coronet this evening to see 'The Epic of Everest.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5 and 7.05, John [sic] Barrymore in the greatest of Blasco Ibanez's stories, 'Enemies of Women.' Tonight at 9.30, under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor presents 'The Epic of Everest.' May 14-16 Remarks: '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Last night, His Excellency the Governor witnessed a presentation of the film, 'Epic of Everest' at the Coronet Theatre. His Excellency's party included Commodore and Mrs. Stirling, Hon. Sir Claud Severn and Hon. Sir Henry and Lady Pollock. Tonight, His Excellency, attended by…