A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the Far Noth with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Michell Lewis in 'The Barrier.' He has just such another role in 'The Code of the Yukon.' March 15-18 remarks…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-15
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, Mitchell Lewis in 'The Code of the Yukon,' a new and thrilling story of love and adventure in the far north with special musical programme. Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lewis in 'The Barrier'; you undoubtedly remember his wonderful work as the French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15
Summary:

There is a splendid picture programme tonight at the Coronet, presented by Mr. Ray. There is firstly a most interesting British Gazette with the Lord Mayor's Show, the visit of the Shah of Persia to England and the Celebrations of the first anniversary of the Armistice; and, to pass by for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-16
Summary:

Most people in Hong Kong will remember the showing of Bex [sic] Beach's famous story 'The Barrier,' when Mitchell Lewis so wonderfully portrayed the character of the French Canadian. Mitchell Lewis has achieved another great success in a somewhat similar role in 'The Code of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Those who admired Mitchell Lewis in Rex Beach's great film, 'The Barrier,' have been disappointed in the work of the master of elemental characters. His wonderful characterisation of Paul, the French-Canadian, in 'The Faith of the Strong' will replace his on his pedestal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-21
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' the first Edgar Lewis production to be seen in Hongkong since 'The Barrier,' was very much to the liking of the large audiences that assembled last night at the Coronet, an additional attraction at the 9.15 performance being the augmented orchestra. Andrew…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and The Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill Display (China Sun's latest production) at usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (ep. 1, 2 & 3…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill' display, (China Sun's latest production). Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill,' (China Sun's latest production). Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Emory Johnson's epic of the screen, 'The Mailman'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1, 2 and 3). Commencing Wednesday next, Emory Johnson's epic of the screen, 'The Mailman,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill.' Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' featuring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a great cast.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' Also the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill.' Final show today. Starting tomorrow, Emory Johnson's giant new epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Special picture,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

The Mailman' is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. He was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford, who has no place in the front ranks of the motion picture creating geniuses, attributes all of his phenomenal progress to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a brilliant cast. Special music at usual prices. November 12 Remarks: Small ads on 'The Mailman' only on page 4, 5, 11 & 14. November 12-13 Remarks: On page 3, another ad.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

The Mailman,' Emory Johnson's epic masterstroke, starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a brilliant cast. Showing today till Saturday. Our great sacrifice picture. Special music at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Congratulating her son, Emory Johnson, the well-known producer and Ralph Lewis, the star, for their brilliant work in 'The Mailman,' released by film booking offices of America and to be shown at the World Theatre tonight. Mrs. Emilie Johnson, the author of the story, asserts that the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson, master showman of the cinema hits the bull's eye again with 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Special music at usual prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…