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: 1923-03-12
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Like his other stories such as 'Treasure Island,' 'Kidnapped,' etc., the success of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is nothing but natural.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of the story written by R. L. Stevenson with the same name, is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre. The principal role is by Mr. John Barrymore. Film synopsis included.

85
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre presented a William Fox production 'Les Miserables.' The realistic drama strongly appeals to the emotions of the audience. The film features William Farnum who leaves nothing undone to perform the role of Jean Valjean in the most realistic manner. The play is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

That the record price paid for the screen rights of 'Cousin Kate,' the famous Frohman play, was justified, nobody who sees the film version of it which is being shown at the Star Theatre, from tonight till Saturday night will dispute. The principal role is taken by Alice Joyce, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18
93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-31
95
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

One of the most brilliant casts of the year, including such noted players as Pauline Starke, Rose Dione and Tully Marshall; a story of uncommon interest laid in that most picturesque region on the American continent, and the superb direction by Louis J. Gasnier all combine to make 'Silent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Norma Talmadge follows her triumph in 'Smilin' Through' with another film, 'The Eternal Flame,' which will be the First National attraction at the Coronet Theatre shortly. Conway Tearle portrays the leading male role, while Adolphe Jean Menjou is to be seen as the Due de…

98
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
99
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, a Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's 'The Man of the Forest,' with an all-star cast including Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort, produced by Benj. B. Hampton and his associates William H. Clifford, Elliott Howe, Jean Hensholt, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

A story of life in the Old South of 1835 is told in the Vitagraph production, 'The Prodigal Judge,' which commences at the Grand tonight. Some exciting scenes of floods on the Mississippi river make the film spectacular, but it is chiefly remarkable for the acting of Maclyn [sic]…