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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Headline: Coming Soon
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

George Arliss in 'The Man Who Played God.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

Commencing today, the Topical Budget is here again starting with 'The King at the British Empire Exhibition.' George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God.' June 16 Remarks: On page 7, another on the film 'The King at the British Empire…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

The Man Who Played God,' is the big feature film comes to Coronet Theatre this afternoon. George Arliss takes the leading role. With the staging and filming worthy of the theme and the acting 'The Silent Voice' represents a remarkably fine picture indeed. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Silent Voice,' also known as 'The Man Who Played God,' this afternoon for the first time. The film features Mr. George Arliss.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
Summary:

Singular as the second title is the new feature attraction which comes to the Coronet Theatre this afternoon, the picture itself is still more singular. 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God' is one of those rare pictures which have marked characteristics all their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17
Summary:

Everybody has read about the wonders of Wembley and most people have seen photographs of the different pavilions. Both the printed word and the snapshot, however, give only a partial idea of the magnificent Exhibition. To fully appreciate this great Empire display, one must see the movie picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Alice Terry in Turn to the Right by Rex Ingram, the producer of 'The Four Horsemen' [sic]. Also, Manila Vaudeville Co. February 12 remarks: Tomorrow, George Walch [sic] in 'Serenade,' a First National attraction. Miss Tamara Baraonelli performs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Scaramouche,' a Rex Ingram production for Metro Picture Corporation, adapted from Rafael Sabatini's novel of the same name, comes to the Queen's Theatre for an extended visit. Ingram has surpassed his production of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with this picture…