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: 1924-03-27
Summary:

The feature attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Fair Lady,' is based on Rex Beach's novel 'The Net' and has been produced with the greatest dramatic and technical skill. Presenting thus both thrill and romance, 'Fair Lady' is essentially melodrama;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

Fair Lady' the big First National feature attraction comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening, founded on Rex Beach's novel, 'The Net.' There are thrills aplenty and the suspense is maintained with Rex Beach's usual masterly skills. Betty Blythe heads a notable cast.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

When the story is taken from a novel with an author like Rex Beach, as it has been in 'Fair Lady,' the picture now showing at the Coronet Theatre, you can rest assured that the result will be distinctly above the average. 'Fair Lady' is the story of a vendetta, with the…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The dramatic gem of the year, 'Driven,' with a great cast including Charles E. Mack (courtesy D. W. Griffith), Elinor Fair, Burr McIntosh, Emily Fitzroy and George Bancroft.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-21 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'White Hands' with Hobart Bosworth, Robert McKim and Elinor Fair, Rolin Comedy and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Bray Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-09
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre, 'Fair and Warmer' will be shown in this evening. The stage comedy is written by Auexy [sic] Hopwood, and the leading role is taken by May Allison. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-25
Summary:

Breathing all the passion and glamour of the vendetta, 'Fair Lady' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening for the first time, is a picture of intense drama. The story alone has the strongest appeal, taken as it has been from Rex Beach's popular novel, 'The Net.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' for 5 days. This Goldwyn production is directed by Hugo Ballin and features Mabel Ballin. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

When Rex Beach wrote 'The Net,' he wrote a very fine novel. At the same time, he also wrote a very fine film story, as anyone can tell who goes to 'Fair Lady,' the screen version now showing at the Star Theatre. Love and revenge are the two main themes in this dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' featuring Mabel Ballin. Distributed by Goldwyn, this film was directed by Hugo Ballin. The gripping story that is put up on the screen stays very close to its original source. The film exhibits…

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

The pleasure-seekers at Catalina Island were the recipients of a terpsichorean treat one evening during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' the Paramount picture starring Gloria Swanson and showing at the Queen's Theatre during this week. The company, under the direction of Sam…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Mable Ballin's followers were justified in asking her husband, Hugo Ballin, the painter and motion picture director and producer, to present her in a new picturization of Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' The first screening of that picture, distributed by Goldwyn, took place at the…

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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: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

Fair and Warmer' is now available at the Coronet Theatre. The leading role of the film is taken by May Allison. Besides, on Thursday and Friday, Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid' will be shown again.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Universal production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy. The cast also includes Robert Ellis, William Welsh, Elinor Fair, Winifred Bryson, Hayden Stevenson, Joseph Dowling and Eva Thatcher. The film is directed by Jess Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

Probably the most widely read novel ever written in English is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' Many plays have been made from 'Vanity Fair,' notably, in America, Langdon Mitchell's adaptation under the title of 'Becky Sharp,' which served Mrs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-10
Summary:

At last in pictures! Elinor Glyn in 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

July 25, 26 and 27, Elinor Glyn's enthralling love drama, 'Three Weeks.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's.