A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

The screen version of 'The Three Musketeers,' adapted for the screen by Mr. Edward Knoblock, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre next week. It is noted that Douglas Fairbanks always impresses one as a modern d'Artagnan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry figure in 'My Lady's Dress,' a 7 parts picture written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for 3 successive evenings at 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption and research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption, costuming, research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption costuming research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Milestones,' a superb British picture produced by Samuelson Film Co., adapted from the play by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, produced by Frank Vernon, under direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royalty Theatre, London.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 16 to 20 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 daily, Robertson-Cole presents Otis Skinner in 'Kismet' by Edward Knoblock, directed by Gasnier. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Alexandre Dumas' 'The Three Musketeers' all this week. Featuring Douglas Fairbanks, the story was adapted for the screen by English dramatist, Edward Knoblock. The action-packed film's cast includes a cast of 118 people…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers.' December 18 Remarks: Adapted by Edward Knoblock. Directed by Fred Niblo. Photographed by Arthur Edeson. Film plot and illustration included. December 23 Remarks: Last two nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a Spanish romance with Holbrook Blinn, adapted by Edward Knoblock, story by Norbert Falk, photography by Charles Rosher, an Ernst Lubitsch production. Illustration included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
Summary:

Rosita,' with its fine representation of Mary Pickford comes to a close at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, today, when it is sure to a rush of old and new admirers of this popular cinema star. It has been asked by many who have seen the picture both at the Coronet and the Star how it is that…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a Spanish Romance with Holbrook Blinn adapted by Edward Knoblock story by Norbert Falk, photography by Charles Rosher, an Ernst Lubitsch production. January 17 remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'Cytherea.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

The film 'After Five,' in which Edward Abeles figures in the leading role, will run on until Friday night in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

For one night only, Star Theatre will be screening the British film 'Milestones,' based on the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock. 'Milestones' was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royal Theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…