A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre screened 'Blood and Sand' featuring Rudolph Valentino, during the weekend. The film is eight-reel long and is full of realism. It is based on a Spanish writer's novel. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 3 days only, Rex Ingram's 'The Conquering Power,' starring Rodolph [sic] Valentino and Alice Terry.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

Balzac's wonderful story, 'Eugenie Grandet,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening under the title of 'The Conquering Power.' Film synopsis included. 'Eugenie Grandet' was written in the full vigour of Balzac's genius, and it is only fitting that the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Rex Ingram's 'The Conquering Power' starring Rodolph [sic] Valentino & Alice Terry, today till Sat. for 3 days only at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Blood and Sand,' starred Rudolph Valentino, has been sufficient to throng the Coronet Theatre during the weekend. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened 'Beyond the Rocks' featuring Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino. The Manila vaudeville Company also opened their season at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Imagine Rudolph Valentino standing over a gas stove pouring olive oil into a frying pan. Having imagined this, just the same grace and poise that he uses in waving a muleta at an angry Spanish bull in 'Blood and Sand,' his first Paramount star picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

New York, Nov. 21 – Rudolph Valentino, screen actor, confirmed the report of Mrs. Richard Hudnut that her daughter, Mrs. Winifred Hudnut Valentino, had instituted suit for divorce in Paris. Valentino said he will depart for Paris to hasten his wife's action, begun several months ago, and to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

After Douglas Fairbanks' 'The Thief of Bagdad,' Rudolph Valentino's 'Blood and Sand' will be sufficient to draw the crowds to the Coronet. The writer of 'Blood and Sand' is the same as 'Four Horsemen.' Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tomorrow, January 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company presents Misses Miami, Dimple and Millie in songs and dances. Messrs. Dick and Raymond comedians. Also Gloria Swanson and Rodolph [sic] Valentino in 'Beyond the Rocks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

Thousands of people who have seen Rudolph Valentino on the film would not have recognised him when he left Waterloo Station, London for New York. He was wearing a short beard and moustache, which he had grown in order to play the part of a 14th-century Spanish gallant in his next picture, which…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in her latest picture 'Within the Law' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. The Versatile Four performs. January 12 remarks: 'Within the Law,' this famous American drama is fourth in Norma's new series of super specials which commenced with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

From star to star with pleasurable frequency sums up the motto of the Coronet Theatre. One day Douglas Fairbanks in a story that will never be forgotten. Rudolph Valentino first burst into prominence in 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' and now, in another story by the same author…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Within the Law,' from the famous American play by Bayard Veiller. Added attraction: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, The Versatile Four. No increase in price. January 12 & 13 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Rudolf Valentino in 'Blasco Ibanez,' colourful drama of sunny Spain, blood and sand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Rudolph Valentino in the love epic of a Spanish matador, 'Blood and Sand,' a Paramount picture.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Today is your last chance to see 'Blood and Sand,' Rudolph Valentino's best picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

The next big picture is 'Blood and Sand' with Rudolph Valentino. Showing for four days only. Commencing Saturday.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Last two days of 'Blood and Sand,' the greatest modern love story yet written with Rudolph Valentino at his best.