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: 1923-10-17
Summary:

In 'The Prisoner of Zenda' the Coronet has secured another powerful drawing card, based on Anthony Hope's novel. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Selznick Distributing Corporation's 'Rupert of Hentzau.' The film is a sequel to the Metro production 'Prisoner of Zenda' which had a successful run in the last year. The stories were written by Sir Anthony Hope.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened Sir Anthony Hope's famous novel 'Rupert of Henztau.' The photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous romance, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' as adapted for the screen, continues to draw large houses to the Coronet. Admirers of the book will be pleased to hear that the picture has not been changed out of all likeness to the original. The Coronet is to be commended…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Land of Hope,' a Realart play starring Alice Brady, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

An unusually interesting attraction beginning at the Coronet tomorrow, is the film version of Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda.' It is a great theatrical hit, with Miss Fay Compton and a brilliant cast is one of the outstanding successes of the London season. The Metro Company…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Mr. Anthony Hope may rightly be called the creator of the country of Ruritania, about which so many romances and plays are written nowadays. 'The Prisoner of Zenda' is so well-known to the general public that it is a matter of general interest to see how the film version compares with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Hope Hampton is the star and Hobart Henley is the director. Story is based on Fanny [sic] Hurst's novel. Anthony Paul Kelly having prepared the scenario. Other cast included James Rennie, Noel…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is offering its patron an interesting programme. In addition to the short features, it is showing the Selznick Distributing Corporation's picture 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which was adapted from Sir Anthony Hope's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

We believe that even that record will be eclipsed by the figures for Metro's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's famous romantic novel, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Rex Ingram was its director; Alice Terry is Princess Flavia; Lewis Stone plays Rudolf Rassendyll; Stuart Holmes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Star is following up 'Salome' with another big film, in accordance with its announcement of an Anniversary Week of super-films. There are several points about 'The Prisoner of Zenda' that make it a promising attraction. The story by Anthony Hope has been read at one time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the super-picture, see it on the screen, 'The Hope.' It's an all-thrill picture with an all-star cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'The Land of Hope.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The Land of Hope' is coming tonight at the World Theatre, starring Alice Brady. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous novel, Rupert of Hentzau, was visualised at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn, Hobart Bosworth, Claire Windsor, Irving Cummings, Mitchell Lewis, Elmo Lincoln, Marjorie Daw, Adolphe Menjou, Nigel De…