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: 1922-10-12
Summary:

Billions,' Nazimova's newest cinema production, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for a run of four days beginning tomorrow. It appeared first on the stage under another title. Charles Bryant adapted the drama for Nazimova's use. At the same time, Ray C. Smallwood directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the year's dramatic gem, Universal-Jewel presents 'Driven' with Charles E. Mack (courtesy D. W. Griffith). Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

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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: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Transforming a spoken play into moving picture is a strange task; the task of translating words into pantomime. This is the astounding feat Clarence L. Brown has achieved in 'The Acquittal,' new Universal Jewel mystery play, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'April Showers,' a Tom Forman production by Hope Loring and Louis D. Lighton with a Preferred cast including Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Priscilla Bonner, James Corrigan and Myrtle Vene. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo,' by Alexandre Dumas, presented by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, October 1st, four shows daily, increased prices. William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, staged by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-02
Summary:

They will never die. William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. All this week at 2.30, 5.10. 7.15 and 9.20 p.m. at increased prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville. Today and tomorrow: last two days. Don't miss it. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents 'A Fool There Was,' staged by Emmett J. Flynn, an all-star production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

William Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's stage success, 'A Fool There Was,' inspired by Kipling's poem, 'The Vampire,' staged by Emmett J. Flynn. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Three more days, tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, an extraordinary picture at ordinary prices, Wm. Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's dramatic masterpiece, 'A Fool There Was,' based on Rudyard Kipling's famous poem, staged by Emmett J. Flynn, an all-star production.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Two real attractions, the Majurel Company in a complete change of programme, including Sergine and Ludo in 'The Dream of Kiki' and 'The Turmoil,' a mastery adaption of Booth Tarkington's, presented by Carl Laemmle with the greatest cast of the year, George Hackathorne,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

The Last Trail' is a William Fox super-special attraction, which was adapted from the novel of that name by Zane Grey. It will be showing at the World Theatre. To create the startling incident of flooding which constitutes the big climax of the Fox picture, the director, Emmett J. Flynn,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08
Summary:

William Fox, who presented last night, at the World Theatre, for the first time here, Zane Grey's story 'The Last Trail,' has given us, as a special production. Who that saw William Farnum in 'Riders of the Purple Sage,' The Rainbow Trail,' The Last of the Duanes…