A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Close-ups
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

A private screening of the film 'Robin Hood' was done in the presence of Director of Education (The Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving), the acting Registrar of the University (The Rev. J. T. Holman), the Hon. Mr. Pollock, K. C., the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. E. Ralphs and other prominent…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-11
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Thundering Dawn,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi, the big cast includes Winifred Bryson, Richard Kean, Charles Clary, Winter Hall, Anna May Wong, Edward Burns, Georgia Woodthorpe and others, a Harry Garson production, Universal…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal's super jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson. February 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal's super Jewel in seven reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-13
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal super Jewel with J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Anna Q. Nilsson, Winifred Bryson and J. Warren Kerrigan, who today is reaching new heights of success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

A treat is offered picture-goers by the Coronet today. It is 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel, portraying the colourful existence at a remote Javanese port. J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson, popular screen favourites, with a notable supporting cast, enact the story.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' an Universal's super Jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

Picture-goers at the Coronet Theatre last night were treated to an excellent film spectacle of the colourful life of tropical Java, in 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel which stars Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Warren Kerrigan. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel offering at the World Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…