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: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Premier showing in the far east of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' thirteen wonderful reels with the musical setting used in London and New York. Times and prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. May 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 6. Commencing today,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is probably the most expensive picture ever made, and is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Lon Chaney needed half hour each day to make up as the Hunchback. The other cast members include Ernest Torrence and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02 - 1924-05-02
Summary:

Victor Hugo's famous story, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' starring Lon Chaney, is now showing daily at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

When people talk about a film as they are talking about 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' that film is worth seeing. This masterly film version of Victor Hugo's novel is now showing to crowded houses daily. Lon Chaney as the hunchback, and Patsy Ruth Miller as the gipsy girl. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Phenomenal is the only word that can be found to describe the success in Hongkong of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' the great film version of Victor Hugo's famous novel. Lon Chaney's study of the Hunchback Quasimodo is one of the triumphs of the movies. 'The Hunchback of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
69
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Loh [sic] Chaney in 'Nomads of the North.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney in 'Nomads of the North.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney, the star in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' in 'Nomads of the North.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
73
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
76
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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, July 3, portrayed by Lon Chaney, B. P Schulberg presents a Tom Forman production, 'Shadows,' from Wilbur Daniel Steele's famous story. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Although censorship considerations prevent local cinema-goers from seeing 'Shadows,' Lon Chaney's picture, which the Coronet Theatre had planned to show this week, compensation is forthcoming in the film substituted. This is 'Sowing the Wind,' the screen version of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

The disappointment felt among local cinema-goers yesterday morning when it was learned that Lon Chaney's picture 'Shadows' could not be shown owing to the censor's decision, was forgotten in the evening when 'Sowing the Wind' was screened in its place. 'Sowing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) Sir, – Many hundreds of the Picture Patrons of the Colony were somewhat disappointed on reading the announcement that 'Shadows' had been banned by the Film Censors of the Colony. This picture, featuring Lon Chaney, has been shown with great success all…