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: 1914-07-07 - 1914-07-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'Jess' (3 parts), from Rider Haggard's novel

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-07 - 1914-07-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Jess' will be exhibited, from Rider Haggard's greatest novel - in 3 parts, a tragedy of the veldt, with its vivid pictures of the Transvaal homestead, the first conflict between the English and Boers, the story grips from start to finish.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

Moon of Israel,' adapted from Rider Haggard's famous novel and photographed at the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, played with enormous success at the London Pavilion. Film critiques included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Moon of Israel,' a Stoll Picture production from Sir H. Rider Haggard's striking novel of Egypt and its pharaohs. Illustration included. March 6 Remarks: A First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The Lost City,' a Rider Haggard story, will be screened on Saturday at the Coronet. Meanwhile, the film 'The Bank,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, will be appreciated as well.

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Headline: Moon of Israel'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be showing 'The Moon of Israel.' The film is based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel of the same name. Some parts of it were filmed in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor. The film exhibits quality photography. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-22
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Sir Oswald Stoll presents 'Moon of Israel,' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard.

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Headline: Moon of Israel
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Every movie play has its critics, even 'The Thief of Bagdad' was no exception. Coronet Theatre is currently screening the British film 'The Moon of Israel.' The film is based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel. Some parts of it were filmed in the Valley of the Kings…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

The Sascha Film-works in Vienna have completed a new film called 'The Queen of Slaves,' based on the novel of Sir H. Rider Haggard 'The Moon of Israel,' was under censor by Hungarian. In Vienna the film was produced without any difficulty; the Magyar censor objected that…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Photographed in The Valley of the Kings at Luxor, 'Moon of Israel' is an authentic historical document. 'Moon of Israel' played for a full month at the London Pavilion. March 20 remarks: Sir Oswald Stoll's presentation of Sir H. Rider Haggard's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

The Moon of Israel,' showing at the Coronet, is the screen version of Sir H. Rider Haggard's novel, and it is beyond all question a masterpiece of filming. It is a romance of the highest order, with a beautiful love story woven into the Biblical account of the Israelite's escape…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

As you know, the cream of the films comes to the Coronet! Tonight we are showing a splendid Coronet Review including the 'V. R. C. Sports,' the first topical film made in Hongkong, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank,' and the first two episodes of Selig's wonder film, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The Moon of Israel' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days has been acclaimed a masterpiece from every standpoint. Based on Sir H. Rider Haggard's novel, 'The Moon of Israel' is essentially a love story. It is a Stoll Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

Every movie play has its critics. Even 'The Thief of Bagdad' was no exception to the rule. Therefore, it must only be expected that certain people will find fault with the 'Moon of Israel,' the British film now showing at the Coronet Theatre. It is taken from the famous book…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-20 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Tomorrow, 'Moon of Israel,' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-20 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Tomorrow, 'Moon of Israel' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-20 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Tomorrow, 'Moon of Israel' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-21 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Sir Oswald Stoll presents 'Moon of Israel,' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard. May 23 Remarks: Tomorrow, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'' and Charles Chaplin in 'The Count.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-23 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Sir Oswald Stoll presents 'Moon of Israel' from the story by Sir H. Rider Haggard. Tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday, May 21-26, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Count.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Moon of Israel' is showing at the Coronet Theatre. The film is starred by Adelqui Millar [sic], Maria Corda and Henry Mar. Story by Sir H. Rider Haggard and produced by Sir Oswald Stoll. Film plot included.