A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Monte Cristo'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, beginning on January 9 is to be shown a Kine-dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated novel 'Monte Cristo.' The film is said to be Pathe most stupendous production. The novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was acknowledged as Alexander Dumas…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13
Summary:

There have been good houses at Victoria Theatre during the weekend, the special attraction being the first epoch of the film, 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The music part is supplied by the string band of the s.s. 'Venezuela.'

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

One of the finest dramas yet presented by the Exclusive Features Inc., 'Where is my Father?,' a beautiful play from the pen of the novelist Alex Dumas, is being screened in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

Long and vainly might one search before finding an artist better equipped by nature to play the part of D'Artagnan, the dashing hero of Alexandre Dumas' most famous novel, than Douglas Fairbanks whose film version of 'The Three Musketeers' is to be shown at the Coronet all…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' was well received and crowded by audiences in Coronet Theatre. The film was starred by Douglas Fairbanks with Dumas' fascinating narrative foundation.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

In coming few days, Coronet will provide the screening of Douglas Fairbanks's 'The Three Musketeers,' the film version of Dumas famous novel; Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day' and Harold Lloyd's 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
9
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Dumas' novel, 'The Three Musketeers,' is so well-known and widely read to everybody. A crowded house last night showed appreciation of the adventures of D'Artagnan and his three companions, and watched with great interest the foiling of Richelieu's plot to ruin his queen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

The Lady of Monsoreau,' a French production is showing at the Queen's Theatre till tomorrow. The picture is adapted from the book by Alexandre Dumas renowned for his authorship of 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Monte Christo' and many other novels of last century. Miss…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Today will see the final screening of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' a colour-photoplay of France during the days of Henry VIII, at Queen's Theatre. 'The Forgotten Law' will be put on at the same theatre for a run of three days. The cast includes Alec B.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
14
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas and Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville, with special musical setting. September 27 & 30, October 1 & 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

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

William Fox presents Alexandre Dumas' 'Monte Cristo,' featuring John Gilbert. Also First National presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' and Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas famous romance, 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction for the next week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Headline: Kean'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-28
Summary:

A masterwork of Alex. Dumas, 'Kean,' showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.