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: 1920-11-09 - 1920-11-09
Summary:

Never a film like this as absolute novelty, unique, different. 16 kinds of animal actors in 'Back to God's Country,' adapted from the story 'Wapi, the Walrus' by James Oliver Curwood, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-09 - 1920-11-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, First National Production, 'Back to God's Country.' November 9 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Back to God's Country,' adapted from 'Wapi, the Walrus' by James Oliver Curwood. Plot and illustration included. November 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-11 - 1920-11-11
Summary:

Are you tired of commonplace films? Then see this one, 'Back to God's Country' adopted from the story by James Oliver Curwood, featuring the brilliant Nell Shipman. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight we are showing 'The River's End,' a First National masterpiece from James Oliver Curwood's story and directed by Marshall Neilan. This film is going to take Hongkong by storm! The only two pictures we have ever shown that could be compared with it were 'Back to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte in 'The Famous Mrs. Fair,' a Metro picture. Also James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture from the novel by E. Philips Oppenheim.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Monday to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture, from the novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, photoplay by Monte M. Katterjohn. Also showing pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: Praises Story
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture. August 16 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture. Also Wolf Cub Party and Scenes of Pekin. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture. Illustration included. Also showing 'Hongkong Boy Scout Association Wolf Cub Party' and Scenes of Pekin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood in 'The Great Impersonation.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Great Impersonation' is the current Paramount feature at the Coronet Theatre. The story is written by E. Philips Oppenheim. Directed and starred by James Kirkwood. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount production 'The Great Impersonation.' The film is based on a book written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film features James Kirkwood. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

Every reader of fiction knows E. Phillips Oppenheim, the man who writes those exciting mystery stories of the high life. Therefore, it is not necessary to introduce the author of the new film coming to the Coronet Theatre this evening, 'The Great Impersonation,' which is one of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'