A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Woman of Paris' with Edna Purviance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-29
Summary:

The film event of the year! 'A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate,' featuring Edna Purviance, written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-02-04
Summary:

A Woman of Paris' with Edna Purviance is the greatest Chaplin picture ever known upon a screen though Charlie himself does not play part. January 31 remarks: Written and directed by Charles Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

A Woman of Paris,' a film made by Charlie Chaplin, is being shown at the Coronet. The picture starred by Edna Purviance and Adolphe Menjou. Production summary included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-02-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Woman of Paris' with Edna Purviance, the greatest Chaplin picture ever thrown upon a screen, though Charlie himself does not play a part.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-21
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is lying in bed at Los Angeles swathed from head to foot in bandages soaked in oil, having had a narrow escape from burning to death. While at work in his studio his trousers caught fire. Miss Edna Purviance, and a studio helper who saved his life. The accident occurred during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin has produced a really serious film, 'A Woman of Paris,' which has been the talk of two continents, and which has been acclaimed as a masterpiece. The excellence of the acting in 'A Woman of Paris' is not all due to the genius of Charlie Chaplin. In the leading…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' the story of a woman's sacrifice, from Edna Ferber's story.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, adapted from Edna Ferber's book, 'Fanny Herself,' 'No Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

A Paramount production, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' comics and 'Boy Scouts be Prepared' will be shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, 'No Woman Knows.' Film plot included. June 21 Remarks: From the novel by Edna Ferber.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-17
Summary:

July 16, 17 and 20, 1919, Edna May in 'Salvation Joan' (7 parts). Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

The true to life adaptation from Edna Ferber's story, 'Fanny Herself,' in the exquisite film 'No Woman Knows,' will be shown at the Coronet over the weekend.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 15th January, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Stronger Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-10
Summary:

Tonight, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 8, 9 and 10, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' also Gazette and Comics. Saturday January 11, see the great dramatic British film in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared,'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

8th, 9th and 10th January, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Edna Goodrich in 'The House of Lies,' including Gazette and comics. Saturday 11th January, see the great dramatic (British film) in 8 parts, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

July 16th, 17th and 20th, 1919, Edna May in 'Salvation Joan' in 7 parts. Booking (for 9.15 p.m.) at Robinson's. July 18 Remarks: Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., 'My Four Years in Germany.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

There was a popular programme at the Hongkong Theatre yesterday evening, the leading picture being a 5-part play entitled 'Father and the Boys.' Two comedies, 'The Deceivers' and 'A Coat's a Coat' were really funny. Tonight there is a change of programme with…