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: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
Summary:

(By 'X. Y. Z.' for S. C. M. Post) The writer thinks that pictures are more powerful than pen and even the sword. The pictorial presentation of the emotions makes a far wider and more vivid appeal than the written story. However, often it has been prostituted to the basest form of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Twin Beds,' the film version of the farce comedy stage success of the same name, commenced at the Coronet yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Carter de Haven, who are sponsoring as well as starring in the production, have produced a truly refreshing comedy. Those who missed witnessing the screening of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, Mr. Ray of the Coronet has been decided to screen 'The Four Horsemen' today for one last time. It is a masterpiece and ranks with such pictures as 'Intolerance'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

Today is the last chance residents will get of seeing the screening of the wonderful masterpiece, 'The Four Horsemen,' in Hongkong. Mr. Ray has decided to show the film again. It is a film that will live, and there are some who even prefer it to 'Intolerance.' 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' September 17 & 18 Remarks: Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

See H. B. Warner in the great mystery picture, 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Mon. 17th & Tue 18th Sept. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 17-18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

See H. B. Warner's 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Haunting Shadows,' starring H. B. Warner, the Robertson-Cole star, is opened at the World Theatre yesterday. The film is based on 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' written by Meredith M. Nicholson. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

In 'Haunting Shadows,' which opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a stay of three days, one may recognise 'The House of a Thousand Candles' one of the famous novels of recent years. This Meredith Nicholson story has been made a most melodramatic picture. H.B. Warner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th September at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-18 - 1923-09-18
Summary:

See H. B. Warner in 'Haunting Shadows.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of 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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

October 18 Remarks: Teaser ad for the film 'Enemies of Women.' The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 20 Remarks: The author, Vicente Blasco Ibanez, also wrote 'The Four Horsemen.' The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Nazimova production 'Camille' today for a run of four days. The film is an adaptation for the screen by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro's 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production which will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre, has been modernized for the screen in an adaptation by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

It is obvious why Nazimova is called 'the incomparable.' This brilliant actress' performance in 'Camille,' shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, evinces such a mastery of technique and emotional quality. In 'Camille,' Nazimova has done for the silver…