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: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Commencing January 20 for four nights at 9.15 p.m., 'Outside the Law,' starring Priscilla Dean, in 8 parts. Dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' A Universal-Jewel production. Prices of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 20th for 4 nights, 9.15 p.m. performances only, Universal Jewel's 'Outside the Law' starring Priscilla Dean, dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney, star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' Owing to the great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' story, 'The Penalty,' featuring Lon Chaney (the 'Frog' in 'The Miracle Man). Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday & Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River' and Eddie Boland in 'Hurry West.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-17
Summary:

Written by Gouverneur Morriss [sic] and produced by Goldwyn, 'The Penalty,' presenting Lon Chaney, 'The Frog' of the 'Miracle Man' in a remarkable role, is now the feature attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Penalty' this evening. The film is written by Gouverneur Morris, staged by Rex Beach and produced by Goldwyn. Lon Chaney is playing the leading role, who also played a key role in 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Penalty,' a truly wonderful picture; its qualities: the story by Gouoerneur [sic] Morris, the production by Rex Beach, the star Lon Chaney (even more extraordinary than in 'The Miracle Man'), the photography by Goldwyn. Patrons are required not to bring children. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney (the ‘Frog' in 'The Miracle Man'). Kowloon Theatre: Wednesday and Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River' and Eddie Boland…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' story, 'The Penalty,' featuring Lon Chaney (the 'Frog' in 'The Miracle Man). Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' May 19 Remarks: Fox-trot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Fox-trot competition at next Tuesday's special dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney (the ‘Frog' in 'The Miracle Man'). Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Also foxtrot competition at next Tuesday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Penalty' with Lon Chaney, last day. See page 5 for other announcements. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.', last day. See page 5 for other announcements.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' At 2.30 p.m., $1.5 & 80 cts. At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., $2 & $1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight & Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.' December 19 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Dollar Dance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' 2.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and 1. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Three Musketeers.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Wednesday, Lon Chaney in 'The Penalty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

If you have not seen 'The Penalty,' you are missing a screen masterpiece if you do not see it tonight at Kowloon Theatre. Lon Chaney, who plays the principal role was the spider in the 'Miracle Man'; his role of a crippled crook is even more powerful in 'The Penalty.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain' featuring Lon Chaney who is famous for his role in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Lon Chaney adds to his versatility by his role which is completely different from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days, commencing today. In this picture, he adds two faces to the thousand he has previously…