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: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A very well-arranged programme is announced by the Victoria Theatre management for tomorrow night. The screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' which was disturbed by 'The Globe Trotter' taking the house, will continue regularly in future. The film is featuring Pearl White and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' September 17 remarks: George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcellini Millions.' September 19 remarks: Matinee: fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'War and the Woman' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 4 remarks: Great boxing match, George Carpentier v Dick Smith. 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in five parts. The great success of the Palais Royal Theatre Paris. October 4 remarks: Matinee:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, a big attraction to the sporting public, great boxing match, George Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Also 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in 5 parts, the greatest success of the Palais-Royal Theatre Paris. October 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, great boxing match, Georges Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Madame and Her Godson, a farce comedy in 5 parts. The greatest success of the Palais Royal Theatre, Paris, the Band of the S. S. 'Ecuador,' will be in attendance at 9.15 p.m. October 4 Remarks: On page 12…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider,' and a hilarious Lloyd comedy. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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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…