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: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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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) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-11
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Thundering Dawn,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi, the big cast includes Winifred Bryson, Richard Kean, Charles Clary, Winter Hall, Anna May Wong, Edward Burns, Georgia Woodthorpe and others, a Harry Garson production, Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-12
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Carl Laemmle presents 'Thundering Dawn,' with a tremendous all-star cast featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal's super jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson. February 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal's super Jewel in seven reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-13
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal super Jewel with J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi. Illustration included.

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

Coronet Theatre is screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Anna Q. Nilsson, Winifred Bryson and J. Warren Kerrigan, who today is reaching new heights of success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

A treat is offered picture-goers by the Coronet today. It is 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel, portraying the colourful existence at a remote Javanese port. J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson, popular screen favourites, with a notable supporting cast, enact the story.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' an Universal's super Jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nillson [sic].

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

A big audience evinced its unmistakable appreciation of 'Thundering Dawn,' the latest Coronet picture, last night. J. Warren Kerrigan, a veteran in Movieland, is the hero, and he is supported by the popular Anna Q. Nillson [sic]. The plot is strong, with lots of good acting and the…

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

Picture-goers at the Coronet Theatre last night were treated to an excellent film spectacle of the colourful life of tropical Java, in 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel which stars Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Warren Kerrigan. Film plot included.

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

Tonight at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Week starting March 9. Sunday and Monday, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.' Tuesday and Wednesday, by general request, Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Thursday to Saturday, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.'