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: 1922-04-04
Summary:

The programme at the Coronet Theatre is specially designed in order to show respect for the Prince's visit. Specifically, 'Wedding Bells,' in which Constance Talmadge takes the leading role and supported by Harrison Ford, will be shown. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

The Primitive Lover,' starring Constance Talmadge, Harrison Ford and Kenneth Harlan, showing at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-04
Summary:

Along with special holiday programs for this great week in the colony's history, Coronet Theatre will also screen for the first time the feature attraction 'Wedding Bells.' It is produced by American leading filmmaker, First National. Constance Talmadge plays the leading role and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage' supported by Harrison Ford and David Powell. Also a Campbell comedy, 'A Rag Doll Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

From Friday to Monday, World Theatre is going to screen 'Miss Hobbs' starring Wanda Hawley, the Realart Star. The film is a comedy by Jerome K. Jerome and casts Harrison Ford for the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Captain Wanderwell and his sister Aloha Wanderwell will run a lecture in the Star Theatre tomorrow, will his cinema film 'Around the World in a Ford.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-30 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

The greatest story ever told in motion pictures, 'Shadows' with Lon Chaney, Marguerite De La Motte and Harrison Ford. Commencing Thursday, July 3rd at usual times at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Star Theatre announces a special attraction, which is a film entitled 'Around the World in a Ford,' which will be personally explained by Captain Wanderwell with his sister Aloha Wanderwell.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a First National production 'The Wonderful Thing,' today and tomorrow. The film is directed by Herbert Brodon [sic] and featuring Norma Talmadge along with Harrison Ford and Julia Hoyt.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon, a Preferred Picture. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-31
Summary:

Captain Wanderwell and his sister Aloha Wanderwell will run a lecture in the Star Theatre this evening, will his cinema film 'Around the World in a Ford.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

Maytime,' the Gasnier production, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The ball-room scenes with twelve of Hollywood prettiest beauties will remind one of the brilliance of some of the sets in 'Daughters of the Rich.' Another usual feature is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

From today until Monday, the Queen's Theatre will be screening a Gasnier production 'Maytime.' The film features twelve of Hollywood's prettiest beauties and some scenes of the film remind one of the sets of 'Daughters of the Rich.' The film stars Ethel Shannon and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04
Summary:

A special Prince's visit picture is prepared in Coronet Theatre for this great week. The main picture, as the public will speedily find fully justifies its selection for this historic occasion. Produced by the First National, America's leading filmmakers, its quality needs no praise.…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28
Summary:

The Face In The Dark' will be screened till Thursday at the Queen's Theatre. Mae Marsh, who acted in 'Intolerance' and 'Birth of a Nation,' is the heroine of the film. No words of praise can be sufficient to extol Norma Talmadge's performance in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28
Summary:

Captain and Miss Wanderwell who arrived in the Colony last Thursday with their 'Trusty Fords' on their jaunt around the world, have been persuaded to remain over until Tuesday next in order to give us the opportunity of seeing their cinema films taken in the different countries they…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18
Summary:

Satirical comedy – good satirical comedy is among the most enjoyable of all amusements. How true this is can be judged from the new feature film which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The very name of this picture, 'The Primitive Lover,' bears the promise of enjoyment. The…