A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-10
Summary:

New programmes will be presented, including Panama Exhibition film, at the Victoria Theatre. 'A Traitor to his country,' Warner's 'The Battling British,' Sardou's 'Theodoro,' 'Sir Highwayman' will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The new programme that the Victoria Theatre management is showing tonight is a very fine one. There is one of the most excruciating comics in which Harold Lloyd has taken part, entitled 'Look out Below.' Also the 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' depict Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-22
Summary:

Yesterday, a very special film was screened during the matinee and at night, at the Hongkong Theatre, entitled 'The Little Liar.' The management announces that another splendid drama, in which H. B. Warner will take the leading role, entitled 'The market of Van Desire,' will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The main feature of the Hongkong Theatre programme for today in Hongkong Theatre is a five-reel drama entitled 'The Market of Vain Desires.' The leading roles are taken by H. B. Warner and Clara Williams. The Story is by the well-known author Thomas Ince and the film is produced by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre last night 'Passion,' another episode of the 'Seven Deadly Sins' was shown to large audiences. The next of the series will be 'Wrath' with H. B. Warner playing the lead role. Coming shortly will be the famous Fox star, June Caprice, in '…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

There is an attractive programme showing at Hongkong Theatre, including 5-part picture 'The Masqueraders,' featuring Hazel Dawn, a splendid 7-part production, 'Shell 43,' starring H. B. Warner, and laughable comedies. Coming is W. S. Hart in 'Truthful Tulliver.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

A five-reeler, 'The Masqueraders,' is the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre, where good houses continue to be the rule. It is an exceptionally interesting play featuring the famous artist Hazel Dawn. The comedy picture, 'The Rough House,' provokes considerable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-04
Summary:

Felix O'Day turned to hate and revenge due to his trust and confidence violated by his dearest friend. The is the theme of the dramatic offering today at the Kowloon Theatre, where H. B. Warner, in the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe production, 'Felix O'Day,' is being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30
Summary:

One Hour Before Dawn,' in which H. B. Warner will be starred at the Coronet Theatre next Thursday will baffle a man's brain and defy a woman's intuition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

The power of suggestion plays an important part in 'One Hour Before Dawn,' Mansfield Scott's mystery drama which introduces H. B. Warner to the Pathe program, is at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

The film play that is worth seeing is 'One Hour Before Dawn,' featuring H. B.Warner and Frank Leigh, at the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

An in-depth review of 'One Hour Before Dawn,' starring H. B. Warner. The film was shown in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

In Chinese New Year, the Coronet Theatre will provide special screening includes 'Come On In'; 'Nurse Marjorie,' starring Mary Miles Minter; 'The Dice of Destiny,' featuring H. B. Warner; 'Out of the Storm,' a fine Eminent Authors picture is Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-30
Summary:

Dice of Destiny,' this evening's special Coronet Theatre holiday attraction, written by John Moroso and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H. B. Warner as the leading role. Plot and review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

Coronet Theatre presented a special holiday program yesterday. It showed the adventurous and romantic film 'The Dice of Destiny.' The film is written by John Moroso, a well-known newspaper writer, and directed by Henry King, producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn.' H.B. Warner has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-31
Summary:

The Dice of Destiny,' written by John Moroso and directed by Henry King (the producer of 'One Hour Before Dawn'), was screened at the Coronet Theatre yesterday. In the film, H. B. Warner acts as the principal role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-01
Summary:

The Pathe feature 'Dice of Destiny,' starring H. B. Warner, Howard Davies and Lillian Rich, is now being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Moreover, Mr. Davies made his first theatrical venture with Wilson Barrett in a revival of 'Lights of London.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

The Pathe feature 'Dice of Destiny,' in which H. B. Warner takes the leading role, continues to impress audiences at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-02
Summary:

Crowded houses are enjoying the great Pathe crook drama 'Dice of Destiny' at Coronet Theatre, starring H. B. Warner.