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: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Another big picture is showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening in 'Peacock Alley,' a new Tiffany film with Mae Murry in the leading role. The story concerns a pretty little French girl who leaves her home in a Normandy village and becomes famous in Paris as a dancer. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

Jealous wives with susceptible husbands should boycott the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, for the feature attraction now showing there includes such very, very pretty girls that – but perhaps it is alright since the prettiest among them eventually gets married. She is a wealthy young…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Hate,' Alice Lake's latest picture, is a photodrama with plenty of action and suspense and gives ample opportunity for the star's dramatic talents. Miss Lake plays the part of 'Babe' Lennox, a pretty little show-girl. Film synopsis included. Conrad Nagel gives another of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Love in the Dark' with charming Viola Dana as the star, is due to open at the Queen's Theatre today. The supporting star is Cullen Landis, Bruce Guerin, Arline Pretty, Edward Connelly and Charles West. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Miss Laura La Plante, who makes her debut as a screen star in 'Excitement,' the comedy now showing at the World Theatre, is a product of the film company's dramatic school at Universal City. The pretty actress began her career as an extra girl and worked up through the stages of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

What's Your Hurry?' is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre again today. This picture shows Wallace Reid in one of the most dashing roles of his career. Besides the excitement, it offers also a charming love interest. Pretty Lois Wilson is the leading woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

What's Your Hurry?' is the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre again today. This picture shows Wallace Reid in one of the most dashing roles of his career. Besides the excitement, it offers also a charming love interest. Pretty Lois Wilson is the leading woman.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

With pretty Viola Dana as the star and supported by Ralph Lewis, 'The Five Dollar Baby,' the latest Metro attraction to come to the Queen's Theatre, is representative of good all-round entertainment on the screen.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., final performances of Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna,' a Mack Sennett comedy drama. Also Century Follies in 'Pretty Plungers.' Commencing tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' in 10…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18
Summary:

Long Tack-sam's Chinese entertainers are going great guns at the Queen's Theatre, where, before large houses, a change of programme was presented. Many of the feats of the week were retained. Long Tack-sam is a wonderful juggler. The company is all-star performers, including two pretty…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' proceeded by a novel and pretty prologue entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Extra added attraction, Bohemian Variety Co. (singer, dancers and musicians). No advance in prices for this programme. Matinees, 50…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Saturday at 5.30, Sunday at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Ridin' Pretty.' Also Topical Film and Comedy. Usual prices.

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Give me a picture with a good laugh in it' is a remark often heard in Hongkong. 'Oh, Doctor!' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a picture with not one good laugh, but a score of more good laughs. Film plot included…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today to Sunday, William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

William Desmond went through what he says is the most thrilling experience of his long and exciting screen career while working in 'Ridin' Pretty,' Universal Picture to be shown in the Star Theatre. Since he has been working as star for Universal, Desmond has worked with lions,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy. Usual prices.