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: 1925-10-10
Summary:

In the office of 'Famous Players,' I met Mr. Adolphe [sic] Zukor, the president of the organization. 'Everywhere the public take most kindly to three sorts of film – comedy, intimate drama, and spectacle, the last corresponding to the circus. The ‘bestseller' is not always…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance.' Illustration included.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' It is not a picture for children who will not be admitted. Photo included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-27 - 1925-10-28
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Ernest Lubitsch presents Adolph Menjou with May McAvoy in 'Three Women.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Rustle of Silk,' a Paramount picture presented by Adolph Zukor, with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle. Illustration included.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

Love in Pawn,' a Paramount production, starring Marguerite Clark, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the special attraction. It turned out by no less famous a director than Adolphe [sic] Zukor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

A Woman of Paris,' a film made by Charlie Chaplin, is being shown at the Coronet. The picture starred by Edna Purviance and Adolphe Menjou. Production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-29
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Elsie Ferguson in 'The Witness for the Defense,' directed by George Fitzmaurice, a mammoth photodrama of amazing beauty and power. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Adolph Zukor presents a Robert Z. Leonard production, 'The Gilded Lily,' with Mae Murray. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents 'The Rustle of Silk' with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, a Paramount picture. Today till Saturday four shows daily at usual. Time and prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-11 - 1922-11-11
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Mr. Rafael Sabatini, the novelist and biographer of Cesare Borgia and Torquemada, has been awarded the $10,000 prize offered by Adolph Zukor to the author whose story or play made the most successful film. The closing date was September 1st, 1924, and it was with 'Scaramouche' that Mr…

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

Mr. Rafael Sabatini, the well-known novelist and biographer of Cesare Brogia and Torquemada, has been awarded the $10,000 prize offered by Adolph Zukor to the author whose story or play made the most successful film. The closing date was September 1, 1924 and it was with 'Scaramouche'…

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Rustle of Silk' with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country,' by the arrangement of Adolph Zukor, directed by John S. Robertson, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-09 - 1922-11-09
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'On with the Dance' with Mae Murray and David Powell, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Hongkong bookings at Star Ferry Wharf. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-26 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' a Paramount Artcraft picture. Directed by Harley Knoles, scenario by Rosina Henley. Illustration and film plot included. Sunday at 6 & 9.15 p.m. at The Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. An unusual picture at the usual prices. Illustration included.