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: 1923-02-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

A letter replies from H. W. Ray regarding the cinema price. [To the Editor, S. C. M. Post] 'Amusements' points to the fact that formerly I charged $1 at the Coronet, and that now I charge $1.50. He does not add that formerly I had three musicians, where now I have ten. He does not…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) This letter is a reply to Mr. H. W. Ray's letter in this morning's issue. First of all, some of the very best and most up-to-date Picture Palaces in London do not boast of an orchestra of five musicians, let alone ten. All that is required is a couple of…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama, and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, April 21 to 23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana, supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in two parts. Friday, April 24 at 9.15,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is an adaptation from H. V. Esmond's stage drama, 'Eliza Comes To Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced there with Mr. Esmond and Eva Moore in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Beginning today, for a run of three days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro Pictures Corporation attraction 'Dangerous to Men' featuring Viola Dana. The film is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' The charm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today to Thursday, April 21-23 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Dangerous to Men,' see Viola Dana supported by Milton Sills in H. V. Esmond's celebrated drama and Ben Turpin in 'Love and Doughnuts,' a Mack Sennett comedy in 2 parts. Friday, April 24th at 9.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous To Men,' shown at the Queen's Theatre. It is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama, 'Eliza Comes To Stay.' Coming on top of her characterization of the Japanese girl in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro production 'Dangerous to Men' starring Viola Dana who plays the role of Eliza. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' Miss Dana's versatility is tested in this…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous to Men,' the new Metro production seen last night by a big audience at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama, 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' and the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Today last performance at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., one of the best comedy dramas to date, Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men,' adapted from the British stage play. Tomorrow, Friday April 24th at 9.15 p.m., Carter, the master magician and his company of talented entertainers. Prices…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Today, last performances at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men.' Tomorrow, Friday, April 24 at 9.15 p.m., Carter, the master magician and his company of talented entertainers. Prices: $3, $2, $1 and 50 cents. Tel. C. 4636.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., tomorrow Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a full 2 ½ hours performance, Carter, the magician and his company of talented entertainers. See and hear Miss Evelyn Maxwell. Prices: $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre. Tel. C. 4636. At 2.30, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m…