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: 1923-02-01
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

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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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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday, 5.15 and 9.15, C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' starring Alice Lake, J. Frank Glendon, Rosemary Theby and a great cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the 'Fight and Win' series.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned,' released throught C. B. C Film Sales Corp. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the 'Fight and Win' series. Illustration included.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, with an all-star cast including Alice Lake, Rosemary Theby, J. Frank Glendon, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the wonderful 'Fight and Win' series. Today at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. B. Blaney's 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' with Alice Lake, Frank J.[sic] Glendon, Rosemary Theby, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Slave of Desire.' Also 'Ruth of the Range…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-22 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, with an all-star cast including Alice Lake, Rosemary Theby, J. Frank Glendon, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the wonderful 'Fight and Win' series. Starting tomorrow,…