A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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Photographed in The Valley of the Kings at Luxor, 'Moon of Israel' is an authentic historical document.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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-07
Summary:

People sitting comfortably in the stalls at the Stoll Picture Theatre, in Kingsway, watching drama on the screen, got an unexpected real-life thrill, through the presence of an armed man in their midst.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-26
Summary:

Mr. Fred Goodwins, the film actor, who was Charlie Chaplin's press agent for two years, gave an interesting lecture recently to the members of the Stoll Picture Theatre Club, talked about the earlier life and career of this famous actor.

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

March 22 – During a debate at the Stoll Picture Club on the motion that the film play destroys the imagination, a proposition which was supported by Mr. St. John Ervine, a remarkable attack on the effect of films in India was made by Mr. Hannen Swaffer. He said that in films shown in the East…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
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, Monday and Tuesday, May 21-26, a fine all comedy programme, Mabel Normand in 'Molly O'' and Charles Chaplin in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

The Chiswick Empire Theatre, which is owned by Mr. Oswald Stoll, was destroyed by fire in the early hours of August 20th.

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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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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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Order your cartoon film ads from us to advertise your business. Let us take pictures of your happy events that you would like to make a remembrance of. Prompt and reliable services guaranteed. The China Pictures Co., 45 Lee Tung Street. Tel. C. 4774.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-09
Summary:

Keble Howard is interested in plays and films. His new farce, 'Lord Bass,' had a splendid reception in the provinces recently, with the author in the name part. If the right theatre can be obtained, the farce will be seen in London this side of Christmas. A film version of his novel…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 3.30 pm to 6 pm, including moving pictures; details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, who is showing what a 'Kid' he is at the Coronet, visited the Stoll studios at Cricklewood when he was in England and was shown around. Two films were taken of him, one as a character from one of P. G. Wodehouse's stories. At the time of his visit, a big ballroom…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-09
Summary:

A suggestion that a library of cinema films should be established in England was made by Sir Arthur Pearson at a luncheon at the Imperial Restaurant recently to celebrate the exhibition of the film 'The Victory Leaders,' at the Alhambra in the afternoon. The purpose of such a library…