A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Warner Brothers presents 'Broadway After Dark,' directed by Monta Bell from the Owen Davis' play, featuring Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis, Carmel Myers and Edward [sic] Burns.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Latest Warner Bros, 'Broadway After Dark' is to be seen at the World Theatre shortly. The picture was starred by Owen Davis. Monta Bell is the director. The picture responds to the same impulse as on 'Main Street.' Plot and production details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Seldom have the amusement seekers of this vicinity had such an exceptional opportunity for brilliant entertainment as is offering in the latest Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen, 'Broadway After Dark,' which, with a most remarkable constellation of stars, is to be seen here shortly.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' will run at the World Theatre beginning today. This is the Warner Bros' screen version of Owen Davis play. Starred by Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Edward Burns, Carmel Myers, Vera Lewis, Willard Louis, Mervyn LeRoy, Jimmy Quinn, Edgar Norton and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the screen version of the Owen Davis melodrama, is shown at the World Theatre today. This Warner Brothers Classic of the screen had the Great White Way human heart and impulses which is same as on 'Main Street.' The cast consists of Adolpho [sic] Menjou,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Owen Davis' melodrama 'Broadway After Dark,' today. The film exhibits the nightlife of Broadway.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the screen version of the Owen Davis melodrama, is shown at the World Theatre today. This Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen is an honest attempt to reveal via the screen the soul of the world's greatest city, to show that beneath the outward glare and glamour…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

See Warner Bros.' presentation of 'Broadway After Dark,' a drama founded on Owen Davis' Broadway success, with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the picture showing at the World Theatre this evening, was adapted from the Owen Davis play and the cast is headed by Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis and others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Scenes that beggar description, episodes more bizarre than any found in the Thousand and One Nights, abound in 'Broadway After Dark,' the picture showing at the World Theatre this evening. It was adapted from the Owen Davis play and the cast is headed by such celebrities as Adolphe…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Brothers present 'Broadway After Dark,' directed by Monta Bell from the Owen Davis play, featuring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Commencing today 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-31
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, First National Pictures present Lewis Stone, Wallace Berry, Jane Novak and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaptation of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming! 'Rupert of Hentzau' the sequel to 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' March…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Coming here soon, 'Rupert of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-31 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 31 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-02
Summary:

Today to Thursday, March 30 to April 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a First National Pictures presents Lewis Stone, Jane Novak, Wallace Beery and Robert Gordon in 'The Rosary,' an adaption of Edward Rose's famous play of the same name. Also Buster Keaton in 'Electric…