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: 1924-07-04
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Headline: Cinema Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') J. McCabe rose voice against poor performances and film presentation at Hongkong Theatres. It is a high time for the public to protest against such poor presentations in the guise of masterpieces. The newspaper boasted a lot about the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-01
Summary:

At the Star Theatre last night, there was a fair house only when, the pictures of the travels of Capt. Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha, were screened. During their long journey they have obtained some exceptional pictures of great events in many parts of the world and by the time the trip…

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Headline: The Canine-Six
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
107
Headline: Brilliant Cast
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

The Famous Mrs. Fair' is the feature attraction of Coronet Theatre. The picture starred Marguerite de la Motte, and the man made this picture is well-known producer Mr. Fred Niblo.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' as the feature attraction for the next few days. The principal player is Miss Marguerite de la Motte and the picture was made by producer Mr. Fred Niblo.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Although 'The Famous Mrs. Fair,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a picture with a strong moral for those who care to see the lesson. The principal object of 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' is to entertain. That it…

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Those who have visited the Queen's Theatre were much struck by the typhoon scenes of 'The Storm Daughter.' Priscilla Dean is the star of this love story. Crowded houses of Chinese with a fair sprinkling of Europeans have seen 'The Unfortunate Girl,' the picture of modern…

116
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast included Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Elliot Dexter,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Cecil B. de Mille seems to have assembled an 'all the talents' cast in the Paramount picture, in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' which opens for a short run at the Queen's Theatre today. The cast includes Wallace Reid, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres,…

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Not only does 'The Affairs of Anatol,' the Paramount all-star picture boast a number of names which are household words in the screen world but even Elinor Glyn, the famous novelist, permitted herself to be screened with the others in a society scene in the film. Among the better-known…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Much pleasure has been derived from the screening of 'The Affairs of Anatol' the current big feature at the Queen's Theatre, where it has met with responsive attendances at all four shows. It is a Paramount picture with Cecil B. de Mille as director. Wallace Reid and Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

With steadily interesting attendance of patrons, 'The Mailman,' an F. B. O. attraction, bids fair to break all house records at the World Theatre. The fame of Emory Johnson as a producer of popular pictures has spread far and wide. 'The Mailman' is to remain at the above…