A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-03
Summary:

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story 'The Common Law,' 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until Saturday, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert W. Chambers' novel entitled 'The Turning Point,' featuring Katherine MacDonald. The film is a First National production. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

A film of the colony of Hongkong was made for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, under the supervision of Mr. Key, of the Chamber of Commerce. A local screening of that film has been arranged at the Helena May Institute. The film exhibits the various aspects of life in Hongkong which…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Oct. 14th to 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Corinne Griffith and a big supporting cast in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Common Law.' At ordinary prices. October 14-15 Remarks: Oct. 14-16 at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., your last chances to see 'The Grandson,' a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Common Law' began its four-day run in the Queen's Theatre, yesterday. The story is dipped in romance and beauty and is inspired by Robert W. Chambers' novel. The cast includes Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter, Miss DuPont and Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Monday only, Oct. 27, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the last showing of Robert W. Chambers' 'The Common Law.' Tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., at special request for two days only, Cloria [sic] Swanson in 'The Affairs of Anatol,' Cecil B. De Mille's greatest production…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' a Marshall Neilan production. Prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.30, $2.00 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the United Artists attraction 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall' featuring Mary Pickford. Director Marshal Neilan has done every bit to make the film as natural and realistic as possible.