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: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened Sir Anthony Hope's famous novel 'Rupert of Henztau.' The photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson, the Universal star, appears as the Coronet in 'The Victor.' Plot summary details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

The film announced for the Coronet today until Saturday provides somewhat of a change from the usual order. It is a Herbert Rawlinson production, 'The Victor,' which contains some exciting fight scenes. The film will quite measure up to the Coronet's usual standard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor' is the Coronet film for today. Rawlinson, who is an actor of years of experience on the spoken stage in England, has the role of a young gentleman of old English family. A varied programme is to be offered for the three days commencing Sunday when a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson is to be seen in a role far afield from the type in which he is so well-known, at the Coronet. The Universal star makes his bow to the motion picture public in the role of a knight of the squared circle. The title of the play is 'The Victor.' Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Victor.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Sir Anthony Hope's 'Rupert of Hentzau,' a Victor Heerman production, the entire production under the personal supervision of Myron Selznick, with Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Lovers of romance enjoyed themselves thoroughly last evening when Sir Anthone [sic] Hope's famous novel, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' was visualized at the Queen's Theatre. This photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman. Imagine seeing Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Rupert of Hentzau, which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today and of these the representation of one of Europe's most noted cathedrals was by far the largest. The Story came from Anthony Hope. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Last performances, today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor.' Tomorrow only at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'The Gilded Lily.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Last performances, today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor' and Baby Peggy in 'Peg o' the Movies.'

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Headline: Last Chance
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

The Hunchbback of Notre Dame,' a Victor Hugo's romance has been drawing large crowds at Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-19 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

Screening of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' and new films; Performance by Miss Nora Moore; Late Car to the Peak

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame' is now showing at the Coronet Theatre. This is based on a famous story by Victor Hugo. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Victor Hugo's romance 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

A large number of audience was disappointed as they were not able to watch Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' due to the huge demand. Film plot included.