A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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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: 1925-02-02 - 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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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday at 5.30, William Fox presents, 'A Fool There Was,' inspired by Kipling's poem, The Vampire, staged by Emmett J. Flynn.

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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: Monte Cristo
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Starting October 1st at the Coronet. September 27-30 & October 1 Remarks: William Fox presents, written by Alexandre Dumas and directed by Emmett J. Flynn. Illustration included. September 30 Remarks: Four shows daily at increased prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a William Fox production 'The Last Trail' which exhibits the devastating capacity of floods. The film is directed by Emmett J. Flynn who invested in a costly enterprise to film the spectacular scenes of flooding which was set in California.…

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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: 1924-12-31 - 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 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, October 1st, William Fox presents 'Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Emmett J. Flynn, scenario by Bernard McConville, with special musical setting. September 27 & 30, October 1 & 4 Remarks: 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 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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

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

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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: 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…

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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: 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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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…