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: 1919-10-31 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

From the Slave Mart of Ancient Babylon to the Marriage Market of Today! Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block,' showing from tonight until Monday for four nights only. Prices: At 5.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15, $1 and 80 cents. Film plot and pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-01
Summary:

A beautiful screen presentation, and an appropriate musical setting make 'The Auction Block' at 'The Coronet,' a vision of pure delight. Being the only theatre in Hongkong holding the right to show Rex Beach pictures, we have brand new copies, not the usual old and scratched…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-01 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 1st November, 9.15 p.m. performance, Selig presents Kathlyn Williams and Wheeler Oakman in 'The Ne'er Do Well,' drama in 10 parts, a stirring story by Rex Beach. Usual prices. Matinees and 7.15 p.m. performances, showing 11th and 12th…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-05 - 1919-11-07
Summary:

Friday, November 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performance of Rex Beach's greatest story, 'The Auction Block.' Saturday, November 8th at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., incomparable Nazimova in 'Toys of Fate,' bigger and better than 'Revelation.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615 and 'The Code of the Yukon.' Also first 'Snub' Comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12. March 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Rex Beach starred Mitchell Lews in 'The Code of the Yukon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-30 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

The sixth big picture, Goldwyn presents 'The Crimson Gardenia' in 6 parts, from the story by Rex Beach, and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'All at Sea.' Super-production prices. May 3 Remarks: Ad. on 'The Crimson Gardenia' featuring Owen Moore and Hedda Nova. And 7.15…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

Open-air cinema, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 p.m., Rex Beach's Masterpiece, 'The Crimson Gardenia.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Brand' in 7 parts by Rex Beach. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Mystery of 13' episodes 5 and 6.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'The Brand' in 7 parts by Rex Beach.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-10 - 1921-03-12
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silver Horde' written by Rex Beach in 7 parts. Also Snub Comedy and 'Fellow Citizens.' March 10 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Goldwyn's 'The Silver Horde' by Rex Beach who wrote The Crimson Gardenia. Plot and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-26 - 1921-09-27
Summary:

Rex Beach presents his great Alaskan drama 'The Brand.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27
Summary:

Lots of people have read Rex Beach's story of Dan McGill, of Alice his wife and of Barclay the dancing man. It is a grim and in some ways, terrible story with Alaska for background. The photo-play version is showing at the Kowloon Theatre and proves finely compelling.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

When a film is adapted from novel as Gertrude Atherton's 'The Tower of Ivory' and is presented by skilled producers, as Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, clearly it is no ordinary photoplay. You will heartily agree when you see 'Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Author…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24 - 1922-01-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach presents 'Out of the Storm' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Cabaret Dance. Tickets, $1.00 each at Moutrie's. Best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

In Chinese New Year, the Coronet Theatre will provide special screening includes 'Come On In'; 'Nurse Marjorie,' starring Mary Miles Minter; 'The Dice of Destiny,' featuring H. B. Warner; 'Out of the Storm,' a fine Eminent Authors picture is Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

The Silver Horde,' written by Rex Beach, is tonight's Big attraction in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

After achieving notable success at the Coronet Theatre, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.' Also China Gazette, Topical Budget and ‘Snub' Comedy. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Rex Beach's 'The Silver Horde.' Also Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-17 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

The Penalty,' a truly wonderful picture; its qualities: the story by Gouoerneur [sic] Morris, the production by Rex Beach, the star Lon Chaney (even more extraordinary than in 'The Miracle Man'), the photography by Goldwyn. Patrons are required not to bring children. Illustration…