A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet: Attractions Announced
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda will be followed at the Coronet on Sunday for one day only by racing drama 'The Kentucky Derby.' On Monday Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' is the attraction. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet: Next Week's Bill
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David' will be the next star offering at the Coronet, after the conclusion of the run of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' As regards Barthelmess, his work is sufficiently well-known – in Way Down East, etc. Richard Barthelmess, as the youngster…

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Headline: Free $50 Prize: Coronet Theatre's Offer - Popular Pictures - Result of Last Week's Voting Contest
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Headline: Idols of Clay': Mae Murray's Unique South Sea Island Story - At the Star Tonight
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

All the keen sense for colourful effects and knowledge of what constitutes the really thrilling and dramatic which George Fitzmaurice displayed in 'On With the Dance' and 'The Right to Love,' is said to be contained in redoubled measure in his latest production, 'Idols…

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Headline: Idols of Clay': New Picture at the Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice's 'Idols of Clay,' a Paramount Picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre for three days commencing today. The film features Mae Murray and David Powell. The film also exhibits some lavish settings of London designed at the Famous Players Lasky studio. The…

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Headline: Idols of Clay': A Good Picture at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

In 'Idols of Clay,' the picture at the Star Theatre this weekend, George Fitzmaurice has taken a story by Ouida Bergere that fairly runs the gamut of human virtues and weaknesses and unfolded its action against a series of settings. As in his previous productions, he is assisted by the…

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Headline: The Green Goddess'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Starting Tuesday next, George Arliss with Alice Joyce, Harry T. Morey and David Powell in 'The Green Goddess,' a Distinctive's production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce in Distinctive Productions' 'The Green Goddess,' with Harry T. Morey and David Powell, distributed by Goldwyn Cosmopolitan. With special musical setting. Picture or illustration included. April 29 Remarks:…

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Headline: The Green Goddess': World Theatre's Great Attraction
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss, Alice Joyce, David Powell and Harry T. Morey, will be shown at the World Theatre for 5 days beginning tomorrow. The producer is Mr. Olcott. Plot and production summary included.