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: 1925-01-07
Summary:

A distinctly pleasing novelty is 'The Silent Call,' the current feature photodrama at the Queen's Theatre, where it commenced its four-day engagement yesterday. In this picture, Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin Production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed through Associated…

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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: 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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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'When Knighthood Was in Flower' directed by Robert Vignola. January 27 remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

The Silent Call' has been announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre commencing today. It is the first Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The dog, Strongheart, will be found…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers wrote it, Paramount Artcraft made it, Marion Davies stars in it! It is listed as a super-production. Its name is 'The Dark Star.' It will be shown on Sunday and Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Geo. H. Davis presents 'The Heart of the North,' featuring Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. Illustration included.

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

George H. Davis presents 'The Heart of the North' featuring Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely, a Harry Revier production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Pathe feature 'Dice of Destiny,' starring H. B. Warner, Howard Davies and Lillian Rich, is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Moreover, Mr. Davies made his first theatrical venture with Wilson Barrett in a revival of 'Lights of London.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

London, April 19 – Lord Roberts addressed a great demonstration at the Town Hall: 'While the politicians were still blind and indifferent to the revolution in public opinion on the subject of national service, it was one of the greatest which had taken place during the past 75 years.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Geo. H. Davis presents 'The Heart of the North,' featuring Roy Stewart, assisted by Louise Lovely, a Harry Revier production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

H. O. Davis presentation of 'The Silent Call,' the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production, released through Associated First National Pictures, Inc., which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-03-31
Summary:

A confession of showing the best picture in town tonight, 'I Am Guilty.' Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, but H. W. Ray was the manager of The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

London, Sept. 29 – People are asking whether Charlie Chaplin will be appearing in a film written by H. G. Wells.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16 - 1910-11-18
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment tonight under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12 - 1910-11-15
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment on the opening night (16th Novemeber) under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

H. W. Ray's comment on 'The Disciple,' mentioning the producer, Thos. H. Ince, the director or actor, William S. Hart and his another film, 'Hell's Hinges.'