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: 1920-12-01 - 1920-12-01
Summary:

Tonight till Friday, a photoplay with an amazing soul, George Loane Tucker's production, 'The Miracle Man,' from the famous stage play by George M. Cohan in 8 reels. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13,' episodes 5 and 6 and a fine Sennett comedy. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Male and Female,' Paramount's film version of James Barrie's 'The Admirable Crichton,' was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday evening. Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wesley Barrie [sic], and others, take roles in the play.

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas McClean [sic] in 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. presents 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' At 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' February 15 Remarks: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas McLean in 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow, 'The Rajah of Rajahpore.' February 16…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tonight at 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in the farcical comedy, 'One a Minute.' Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 'Captain Kidd.' Today at 5.30, 'One a Minute.' Tonight at 9.15, Kowloon Dock A. D. C. present the Rajah of Rajahpore. Tickets $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tomorrow at 9.15, orchestral concert.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., Douglas MacLean in 'One a Minute.' At 9.15 p.m., Kowloon Docks A. D. C. presents The Rajah of Rajahpore. Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Faith Healer' (another 'Miracle Man'). At 9.15 p.m., orchestral concert.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…