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: 1922-08-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' At the Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner,' being the film version of G. Barr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a film made from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, is now screening at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner' is the film to be shown at the Grand for the next three days. The film is adapted from a popular story by George Barr McCutcheon and concerns the adventures of a young American. 'The Prisoner,' of course, is primarily a romance, but…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Headline: Coming Soon
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

George Arliss in 'The Man Who Played God.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

Commencing today, the Topical Budget is here again starting with 'The King at the British Empire Exhibition.' George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God.' June 16 Remarks: On page 7, another on the film 'The King at the British Empire…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

The Man Who Played God,' is the big feature film comes to Coronet Theatre this afternoon. George Arliss takes the leading role. With the staging and filming worthy of the theme and the acting 'The Silent Voice' represents a remarkably fine picture indeed. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Silent Voice,' also known as 'The Man Who Played God,' this afternoon for the first time. The film features Mr. George Arliss.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

Singular as the second title is the new feature attraction which comes to the Coronet Theatre this afternoon, the picture itself is still more singular. 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God' is one of those rare pictures which have marked characteristics all their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17
Summary:

Everybody has read about the wonders of Wembley and most people have seen photographs of the different pavilions. Both the printed word and the snapshot, however, give only a partial idea of the magnificent Exhibition. To fully appreciate this great Empire display, one must see the movie picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…