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: 1923-02-10
Summary:

Romance' ends its run in the Coronet Theatre with tonight's performance. Tomorrow, the theatre will be screening 'Trumpet Island' once more and during the first four days of the next week 'The Prodigal Judge,' a swell Vitagraph picture, will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12 - 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Prodigal Judge' is showing tonight till Thursday at The Coronet. It's a Vitagraph picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Vitagraph Company of America Inc., have filed a suit in the United States District Court in New York alleging restraint of trade and claiming £1,200,000 as compensation against the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. The plaintiffs claim that the defendants have used unfair means to exclude…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to present a Vitagraph Company production entitled 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Miss Jean Paige whose performance in 'Black Beauty' gained her popularity. The film is based on an American novel of the same name. With vivid scenes from Tennessee and…

25
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

All next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'My Wild Irish Rose' a Vitagraph picture containing three heroes and three heroines. The story is an adaptation from 'The Shaughraun,' the melodrama by Dion Bouccicault [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-26
Summary:

A Vitagraph special, 'The Sheik's Wife' will be shown at the Coronet. Illustration included.

27
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen a seven-reel Vitagraph comedy entitled 'Too much Business.' It is the screen version of the 'John Henry' stories by Earl Derr Biggers. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-18 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 'Too Much Business,' Vitagraph's big 7 reels comedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until the end of this week, Star Theatre is going to screen a Vitagraph production 'God's Country and the Woman' featuring William Duncan. The film is full of thrill and passion and exhibits spectacular sceneries.

30
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is set to host Don. G. Merle, society entertainer and magician. Mr. Merle barely uses any apparatus for his illusions and engages the audience with his jokes and commentary. After having a successful show at the Grand Opera House, Calcutta, Mr. Merle promises numerous new tricks in…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Vitagraph's 'My Wild Irish Rose,' today only.

32
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-23
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements Limited will take over the Queen's Theatre from 1st August next. Mr. H. W. Ray plans to procure latest releases from Paramount, United Artists, First National and Metro-Goldwyn with such big specials as 'Captain Blood' from Vitagraph, 'The Phantom of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25th to 28th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, 29th July, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-30
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.