A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-12
Summary:

In an interesting article in the Dame [sic] the well-known Berlin physician, Dr. Albert Moll, discusses the influence of theatre-going on the infirmity particularly prevalent among highly strung people of our great cities. The cinematograph, where the slight trembling of the pictures is by no…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-14 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nazimova in Capellani's 'Out of the Fog.' Super-production prices. May 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4. May 17 & 18 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-12
Summary:

Mr. Jack de Frece and Mr. Albert Schafer, form a company called 'Film Bureau,' an early creative and special effect agency for film production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Casinelli [sic] in 'The Right to Lie' in 7 parts. Not for children. Super-production prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-09
Summary:

The new programme for the week gives a magnificent drama in six splendid parts, written by Sir Gilbert Parker – 'The Judgement House.' Gaumont Graphic depicts very interesting pictures of recent events and the programme is completed by a comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young, comes to the World Theatre this evening. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. Other cast included William Welch,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24
Summary:

Sex' is being shown in the World Theatre tonight. The film was produced by J. Parker Read Jr. and directed by Fred Niblo. Louise Glaum is the leading star. Glaum had been starred in 'Sahara' and 'The Lone Wolf Daughter' [sic]. Other supporting cast included Irving…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

A description of the film of the fight between Carpentier and Cook in the Albert Hall, which was screened in Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-13
Summary:

Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve' featuring Mary Miles Minter and Larry Semon comedy is this evening programme in Kowloon Theatre. 'The Right of Way,' Sir Gilbert Parker's master romance of the Canadian North Woods, makes its last appearance at the Coronet Theatre…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Larry Semon's latest comedy 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter's drama 'All Souls' Eve' form the principal attractions at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Sir Gilbert Parker's romance of the Canadian north woods, 'The Right of Way' will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-20
Summary:

An opportunity is presented at the Coronet today of seeing a capital screen version of the famous musical comedy success 'The Girl in the Taxi.' Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven take the principal parts and the abundant humour of the piece is handled by them. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

Disraeli' the film version of the play which Louis N. Parker wrote should have been here in time to be screened as the Coronet's New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Disraeli' the superb film version of the play of that name by Louis N. Parker, which is bring shown at the Coronet all this week. George Arliss was starred in the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

George Arliss in 'Disraeli' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-28
Summary:

Twin Beds' with Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' from the stage to the screen, Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven have produced a truly refreshing funny picture. The film was commenced at the Coronet yesterday and is especially interesting to many picture-goers who had seen the play when it was staged at the Theatre Royal some years…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Carter DeHaven in 'Twin Beds.' Also B. A. T. Co.'s town topics screen snapshots.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-06 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Cosmopolitan Films presents an all-star cast in Albert Capellani's masterful dramatization of the story by Gouverneur Morris, 'The Wild Goose.' Friday at 9.15 p.m., The Globe Trotters. By the way, every local theatre seems to be adopting a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23