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: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Chefalo and Palermo, the noted magicians, are opening a four-day season at the Queen 's Theatre. Palermo will always be remembered for the staging of the 'Garden of Mystery' previously seen in this Colony. Genuine sympathy and real intelligence are displayed by the cast of '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. March 7 remarks: 'Love and Glory.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Warner Bros. presentation, John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with a supporting cast consisting of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys and others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Warner Brothers present 'Beau Brummel' with John Barrymore, supported by Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis and Carmel Myers. The third of 1924's big ten to be shown at the Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

Last two days of a very fine picture, Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Pauline Stark, Hobart Bosworth, Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall in 'The Little Church Around the Corner.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the colour-photoplay 'The Lady of Monsoreau' for the last time today. 'The Forgotten Law' will put on the theatre for three days from tomorrow. The film is based on the novel 'A Modern Madonna.' The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Little Church Around the Corner' starring Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Today will see the final screening of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' a colour-photoplay of France during the days of Henry VIII, at Queen's Theatre. 'The Forgotten Law' will be put on at the same theatre for a run of three days. The cast includes Alec B.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 'The Fighting Blade' with Richard Barthelmess. March 14 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

The Little Church Around the Corner' starts tomorrow at the Coronet. It is a Warner Bros. classic of the screen and a real super-film—a simple story with a big climax, most artistically told, superbly mounted and directed, with a really surprising all-star cast, including Claire Windsor,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

The Fighting Blade' with Richard Barthelmess. A fast moving drama of the events that led to Cromwell's victory over Charles I. March 14 remarks: 'The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Richard Barthelmess in 'The Fighting Blade.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark, Alec B. Francis, Winter Hall and an…

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

John Barrymore plays the title role in 'Beau Brummel,' the screen adaptation of the Clyde Fitch play, which starts a five days' run today at the Coronet Theatre. It is a Warner Brothers' Classic of the Screen with an unusual supporting cast, consisting of Mary Astor, Willard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted by King Vidor, featuring Zasu Pitts, William Haines, Claude Gillingwater, Eleanor Boardman, William H. Crane and Alec Francis. With special music setting at reasonable prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-10
Summary:

World Theatre continues to screen the Goldwyn film entitled 'A Voice in the Dark.' The film is directed by Frank Lloyd and the cast includes Ramsey Wallace, Irene Rich, Alice Hollister, Alan Hale, Ora Carew, Alec Francis and James Neill. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

In 'Beau Brummel,' whose engagement began yesterday at the Coronet Theatre, England of the period lives vividly. Dorothy Farnum, the adapter, did a good piece of work in this picture. But then – so did everybody, including Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Willard…