A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

102
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

As human as 'The Kid'; as dramatic and as touching as 'Revelation'; as splendidly produced as 'Eye for Eye'; you will enjoy every moment of 'The Brat' in which Nazimova, the star of a thousand moods, touches every chord that the human heart can respond to…

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-09 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics presents May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Mabel Normand in 'Back to the Woods.' Best floor in the colony.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-10 - 1922-01-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics presents May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., special dance. Tickets $1.50 at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-11 - 1922-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Screen Classics presents May Allison in 'Fair and Warmer.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, special jazz night and Pinetree State orchestra. No matinee.

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

When a film is adapted from novel as Gertrude Atherton's 'The Tower of Ivory' and is presented by skilled producers, as Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, clearly it is no ordinary photoplay. You will heartily agree when you see 'Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Author…

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

In Chinese New Year, the Coronet Theatre will provide special screening includes 'Come On In'; 'Nurse Marjorie,' starring Mary Miles Minter; 'The Dice of Destiny,' featuring H. B. Warner; 'Out of the Storm,' a fine Eminent Authors picture is Coronet…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30
Summary:

Dice of Destiny,' this evening's special Coronet Theatre holiday attraction, written by John Moroso and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H. B. Warner as the leading role. Plot and review included.

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

These are 'Dice of Destiny' and 'Alias Jimmy Valentine,' both will be screened at the Coronet. Come along tonight and see 'Dice of Destiny.'

111
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-01 - 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.' Kowloon Theatre: Kowloon Church men's association dance. No public performance.

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-17
Summary:

Like many other comparatively recent inventions, the gramophone and the cinematograph have become so familiar to us that it is difficult to realise that they were only produced in our generation. It is conceivable that in the course of another decade the 'filmphotophone,' the wonderful…

113
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…

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-02 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Tonight, special Realart picture, Alice Brady in 'The New York Idea.' Also Larry Semon in 'The Stage Hand.'

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-20 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'The Hoodlum,' a First National attraction. Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15 p.m., another Realart picture, Mary Miles Minter in 'Jenny Be Good' in 6 parts. Pierrot dance on Tuesday.

116
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

A fine 6-part photoplay from Thomas Ince's production, entitled 'The Cast-Off,' will appear at the World Theatre today.

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' the 6-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04
Summary:

A special Prince's visit picture is prepared in Coronet Theatre for this great week. The main picture, as the public will speedily find fully justifies its selection for this historic occasion. Produced by the First National, America's leading filmmakers, its quality needs no praise.…

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-07
Summary:

This afternoon the most exciting and baffling mystery play ever produced, entitled, 'A Voice in the Dark,' in five parts will be screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included. The Paramount Magazine No. 3899 presents beautiful scenes worth seeing followed by a fine comedy.

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.