A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' directed by Sidney A. Franklin, an 8-reel First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sidney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: this picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Lenore Ulric in David Belasco's 'Tiger Rose,' a Sidney Franklin production, Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the 'Unseen Forces,' a First National picture. This picture has never been shown in Hongkong before…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney [sic] Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-30 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, First National presents the Sydney Franklin production, 'Unseen Forces,' a great psychological drama. Note: This picture should not be confused with the Goldwyn production of the same name shown last year at the Queen's. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and 1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Joseph M. Schenck presents Constance Talmadge in 'The Primitive Lover,' a First National attraction, directed by Sydney A. Franklin. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' directed by Mrs. Sidney Drew. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

Smilin' Through' is to be presented at the Coronet Theatre next week. This is the loveliest thing Norma Talmadge ever did, and by every token the greatest picture this year has brought forth. Technically, the production is without a flaw. It surpasses even the high standard established…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-18
Summary:

On the site of Longevity Monastery, a new style of shops and houses with verandahs like these in Hong Kong will be built. There will be ample roads for rickshas with footpaths on both sides for people to walk upon. On the northeast corner a big theatre like the Taiping Theatre, of Hong Kong,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sydney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Hunting Big Game in Africa,' which is being shown over the weekend at the Star Theatre. H. A. and Sidney Snow, the two explorers faced constant danger to secure this production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A Shocking Night,' presenting Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the Universal Comedy team, was shown last night at the World Theatre. It is an original contribution by Edgar Franklin. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-11
Summary:

Mr F. P. Franklin, of the Coronet Theatre, has returned from a business trip to Manila. He declared that Manila has much to learn in entertaining the public in cinematography. As Hongkong audiences appreciate the unbroken and splendidly-projected films here, they will definitely be disappointed…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' The film was made by H. A. and Sidney Snow in a span of two and a half years in Africa. The film gives the audience a detailed view of the wildlife of the Dark Continent.