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: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Father John'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Via Wireless'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Trailing African Wild Animals' released by Metro. Film synopsis included.

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

Star Theatre will be screening 'Wild Honey,' the film version of Cynthia Stockley's novel. The film features Priscilla Dean. It was popular at the Coronet and should please Kowloon audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-28
Summary:

Cinema loving public in Rangoon will appreciate 'The Echo from the Wilds.' With the advantage of access to beautiful scenery, it is the Burmese only who has written, produced, directed, acted and photographed the picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' is the special attraction of Coronet this week. It was adapted from 'The Shaughran' by Dion Bouccicault [sic]. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Johnsons's 'Trailing African Wild Animals.' May 8-10 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 13-14 Remarks: Film plot included. May 14-17 Remarks: Metro's big game picture from today till…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'My Wild Irish Rose.' Exhibiting the Victorian era lifestyle, the film is an adaptation from 'The Shaughraun,' an old stage melodrama. The film features Pauline Starke and Pat O'Malley. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

A romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto, will be screened at the World Theatre. From Friday next, 'The Flame of Yukon' featuring Miss Dalton will be screened. William Fox photoplay 'To Honour and Obey'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' which is a film version of 'The Shaughraun,' the famous old melodrama by Dion Biucicault, will be an attraction at the Coronet Theatre all the week. Pat O. Malley and Pauline Starke share the leading parts of the film. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22
Summary:

Years ago 'The Shaughraun,' the melodrama of Irish life, was an established favourite in English Theatres. When it was decided to adapt the story for the screen, the name was changed to 'My Wild Irish Rose.' In a film of this kind, the producers are able to present the…

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

Showing at the Star Theatre for the one day only is Gladys Walton's entertaining picture, 'The Girl Who Ran Wild,' based on Bret Harte' story. Melissa Grummer told the world she could take care of herself when her Dad died. Film synopsis included. Needless to add, the acting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome,' Nazimova's supreme performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a most attractive programme for tonight, when a full military band will again be in attendance. A special feature is being made of the Kowloon cartoons, which are the work of a local cartoonist. There will also be a number of local slides…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova at 5.15 & 9.15 only.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.