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: 1923-01-18
Summary:

The arrival of the Cunarder Laconia in Hong Kong. Of particular interest to picture goers will be the news that two film magnates, together with a star actress on board, are collecting data for future plays. They are Mr. Robert Ellis, May Ellison [sic] (wife of Robert Ellis), and Mr. R. G.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' the cast includes Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Wallace Reid, appears as a prize fighting champion in 'The World's Champion' at the Star Theatre today. This is a Paramount film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the Paramount attraction 'The World's Champion' featuring Wallace Reid who displays his versatility in the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

It has been said of Wallace Reid that he is the only American screen actor whose special films will be remembered. His death has deprived the silent stage of one of its best men. Today, Kowloon residents will be enabled to see another of the pictures he made before he died. This is by name of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kowloon cinema patrons have been loud in their praises of 'The World Champion,' the current Star Theatre attraction in which Paramount picture feature Wallace Reid as the screen hero.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Those who visited the Star Theatre last night were loud in their praise of 'The World's Champion,' the Paramount feature in which Wallace Reid appeared shortly before his death. As is to be expected, Wally gives another sterling performance. 'The World's Champion'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion' with Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Not only will the Coronet maintain the standard of films it has been showing in the past, but it will show even bigger films in the immediate future. Just cast an eye over the following list: 1st, from United Artists, we have 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' 'A Woman of Paris,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Gloria Swanson in' My American Wife.' Added attraction Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker,' a Paramount picture. January 22 remarks: Kowloon residents: Please note that this programme will not be shown at the Star. January 23 remarks: Tomorrow: 'When Knighthood Was in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'My American Wife,' a Paramount picture, and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Floorwalker.' Also our own Topical and B. A. T. Scenic. Tomorrow at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' 12 wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-29
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' a Paramount picture, directed by Robert Vignola. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-23
Summary:

My American Wife,' the Paramount picture, is having final screening at the Coronet. The picture is starred by Gloria Swanson and Antonio Moreno. Film plot included. Tomorrow has been reserved for historical film 'When Knighthood was in Flower,' a story of the days of King Henry…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-29
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'When Knighthood Was in Flower' directed by Robert Vignola, a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-28
Summary:

Small Paramount picture 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' written by Charles Major, is screened at the Coronet, just like 'Richard the Lion-Hearted' and 'The Fighting Blade' before.