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: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Chains', 'Oscar Joins The Army', War Graphic and Comics

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26
Summary:

Mr. George Bernard Shaw, speaking at a meeting of the Society of Authors, said that two hours ago he was offered £10,000 for what was simply nothing more than to put his name on a bill for a film.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23
Summary:

The Passion Flower,' a First National feature production, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The production of the play is supported by Norma Talmadge, Herbert Brenon, and Jacinto Benavente, who is the Bernard Shaw of Spanish dramatists. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death! Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Nazimova plays the name part in Oscar Wilde's masterpiece, 'Salome.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-09
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 only, Oscar Wilde's 'Salome' with Nazimova.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

See Nazimova in Oscar Wilde's 'Salome.' It is showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, but not for children.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Rarely has it been given to a moving picture to create such a furor in artistic circles as did 'Salome' upon its first presentation in New York a few months ago. Ancient Greece and its glorious poesy had an irresistible attraction for Oscar Wilde. To make the film was no easy matter.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Oscar Wilde's 'Salome,' Nazimova's supreme performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

Mr. George Bernard Shaw is critical to the point of bitterness on the subject of American films. There is unquestionably a substratum of truth in what he says. The constant straining after the elaborate in productions causes a departure from nature. Many modern films are exaggerated to the point…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…