A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, featuring Wilton Sills and Agnes Ayers. Super-picture at usual prices. Film plot included. July 22 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, starring Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

World Theatre is presenting a Realart special entitled 'The Furnace,' directed by Wm. D. Taylor. The film, based on an English novel named 'Pan,' opened at World Theatre last Friday. It exhibits spectacular scenes of the Church of St. Mary's at London. One can also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Cecil B. de Mille's attraction 'Forbidden Fruit' from today till Saturday. The film features Agnes Ayres and exhibits the social life of America's gayest cities.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Quincy Adams Sawyer,' Metro's mirthful melodrama showing tomorrow. By the way, don't miss 'Forbidden Fruit' tonight! Remarks: On page 12, another ad., for one day only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Cecil DeMille presents 'Forbidden Fruit' with Agnes Ayres,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening one of Paramount's special productions 'Forbidden Fruit' for one day only. The film features Agnes Ayres. 'Felix the Cat' is another attraction full of humour. Tomorrow the theatre will be screening 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening a Paramount picture 'The Sheik' featuring Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino. The film is still successfully running in all the great capitals of the world. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The Sheik' for the last time today. The film stars Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.

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Headline: The Sheik'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') Performances of Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik' which is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, have been quite disappointing. The film lacked 'pop' and Rudolph Valentino's acting was nothing…

13
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m, Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture with Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore Kosloff, Raymond Hatton, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran and…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille seems to have assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres,…

15
Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Nov. 11-14, 20% of grosstaking at 9.15 p.m. performance on these four days will be donated by us to Earl Haig's Fund for Ex-service Men showing a Paramount superproduction, 'Bought and Paid For' with Agnes Hyres & Jack Holt. November 14 Remarks: Tomorrow at all shows, Jackie…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the William de Mille production 'Sought and Paid For' featuring two Paramount stars, Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt. The cast also includes Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant, George Kuwa and Bernice Frank. 20% of the proceedings will be donated by the Queen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-21
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing Victor Hugo Halperin's latest screen success 'When A Girl Loves.' Agnes Ayres, Percy Marmont and Rober [sic] McKim head the cast. The film exhibits a variety of scenes in a fast, vivid and sensational manner that picks the spectator up. Film synopsis…