A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Pictures That Are Different: It Is the Mission of Modern Cinematography To Interest and Instruct As Well As To Amuse.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-05 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

The following is a programme that drew crowded houses in both New York and Chicago. 1. 'The Real Roosevelt'; 2. Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle'; 3. 'Coney Island.' This altogether novel programme will be shown for three nights at the Coronet. At both shows,…

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Heart of the Jungle,' and 'Coney Island.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3 and 4. Booking at Robinson's. Usual prices.

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Headline: Do Clothes Make the Man? Charles Ray, in New Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Although John Paul Bart was only an obscure clothes-presser in the tailor's shop, he had a most consuming ambition. Film synopsis included. How Paul goes about this ticklish matter, and his trials and hardships before his plans work out to a triumphant conclusion, form the theme of '…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

John Paul Bart played by Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Tomorrow Saturday at the Coronet, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation announces their first big production to be shown in South China, 'Hearts Aflame,' a Metro screen classic. In order to enable this real super-…