A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-24 - 1925-12-24
Summary:

Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis in Temple Bailey's 'Peacock Feathers.' Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-24 - 1925-12-26
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis in Temple Bailey's 'Peacock Feathers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25 - 1925-12-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Peacock Feathers' with Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis, from Temple Bailey's popular novel, a Svend Gade production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-24 - 1925-12-26
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jacqueline Logan and Cullen Landis in Temple Bailey's 'Peacock Feathers.' Plot included. December 26 Remarks: A Svend Gade production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06
Summary:

In the William Fox production of 'The Temple of Venus,' the spectacle is one of nature, some more or less adorned in bewitching bathing costumes. The picture opened a six-day run at the Coronet Theatre last night. In order to get the beauty of Nature unadorned, Director Henry Otta took…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05
Summary:

The Temple of Venus,' the William Fox special production, which is booked for six nights at the Coronet Theatre, commencing today, is a veritable beauty show. Aside from such alluring specimens of feminine loveliness as Phyllis Haver and Alice Day and the 24 additional charmers, there is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

A thing of beauty is a joy forever!' There is plenty of beauty in 'The Temple of Venus.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

The Temple of Venus,' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production, a William Fox presentation. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Starting today at the Coronet, William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus,' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18
Summary:

The removal of the debris from No. 9 and 11 Old Bailey, which collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, was completed. Six bodies were recovered from No.9, lately occupied by Mr. Li Ngok-lau, proprietor of the Ko Shing Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, with a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture. If you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods,' you will also enjoy this one. Kowloon Residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star. May 7-9…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, you will enjoy 'The Temple of Venus' if you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods 'Kowloon residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-03 - 1923-08-04
Summary:

Harley Knoles presents 'The Carnival' with Matheson Lang, Hilda Bailey and Ivor Novello, from the stage success played at the New Theatre London. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Fox presents 'The Temple of Venus' with Mary Philbin, a Henry Otto production. In 1915, William Fox made 'A Daughter of the Gods,' come and compare the screen beauties of today with those of ten years ago. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Kidder and Co.' [sic] is to be screened. The film is produced by the Diando Film Corporation, featuring Bryant Washburn. Harold Lloyd is appearing in 'Pinched.' A Pathe coloured film entitled 'A Japanese Temple' will prove delightfully picturesque and instructive…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-06
Summary:

With a title like 'The Temple of Venus,' it is not necessary to say much about the picture, except that it is all the title implies. If you liked 'A Daughter of the Gods,' you will also enjoy this one Kowloon residents are notified that it will not be shown at the Star. Today…

17
Headline: The Carnival'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-27 - 1923-08-04
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Carnival,' starring Matheson Lang. July 27 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 30 Remarks: Commencing on Wednesday 1st August. The cast also includes Hilda Bailey. Illustration included. August 3-4…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-31
Summary:

For a long time past critics have been urging upon film producers the necessity of obtaining stories specially written for the screen instead of relying upon revised versions of successful plays or novels, and there is every indication that the necessity for this is now being gradually…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles and His Charitable Uncle', 'An Exciting Honeymoon', 'The Temples of Nikko' (Japan) and 'The History of a Polecat'; Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Gazette; Coming film: 'Traitors to Their King'…