A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark,' second edition of the truly marvellous and up-to-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War,' 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11 - 1898-04-11
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. To see the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark' or 'After the Flood.' And the New Pictures on the Cinematographe: 'The Greco-Turkish War,' 'Call on the London Fire Brigade,' and 'The Prince of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-02
Summary:

Mr. Walter V. Berry brought back the details of the destruction of Louvain. Life in Brussels was normal in contrast to that in the rue des Joyeuses-Entrees where not a single building remained standing. In Berlin, the streets and cafes are crowded, the theatres and picture places are open every…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20
Summary:

The big dream behind the Chung Wah Motion Picture Company is to use cinema as the medium to cure China's ills, by the means of movieize-ing China. Recently, 'The Lotus Blossom,' a Chinese story by Mr. Leong, was filmed by the Wah Ming Company, of which Mr. James B. Leong, an…

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

The film version of 'The Sea Wolf,' adapted from the story of Jack London, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today and tomorrow. The leading role is taken by Noah Beery, and he previously appeared in 'White Hands.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-03
Summary:

The Sea Wolf,' a film version of Jack London's famous tale which is attracting a good deal of attention at the Star Theatre this week. The film starred Noah Beery.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer' is now showing at the Coronet. It is produced by Marshall Neilan, starred by Wesley 'Freckles' Barry, James Kirkwood, Noah Beery and Marjorie Daw.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer.' The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and is getting widespread appreciation from the audience. The film is gaining popularity for its spectacular scenes, top-notch performance by James Kirkwood, Noah Beery and Marjorie…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

A review article of 'Carnival,' which is a Matheson Lang's production. The author congratulated the management of the World Theatre on securing ‘Carnival' and incidentally on their reasonable prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wild Honey' gives Priscilla Dean, the best role of her screen career. New photoplay at the Coronet Theatre, a super-picture of many thrills, starring Wallace and Noah Beery, Lloyd Whitlock, Landers Stevens, Carl Stockdale, Raymond Blathwayt, Helen Raymond, C. J. Frank and Harry DeRoy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Soldiers of Fortune,' featured Anna Nilsson, Pauline Starke, Wallace Berry and Nessman [sic] Kerry, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: Cinema Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet, provides 'Trouble,' starring by Jackie Coogan and Wallace Berry [sic] as this week programme. While Buster Keaton's performance also included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08