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: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Enormous success of the 'Dempsey Willard Fight' at the 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. 7.15 p.m., Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, The Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, 'the little house which shows the big picture,' which has been undergoing an extensive renovation, reopens on Saturday for four days with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' a seven-part melodrama filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been undergoing extensive renovation, and it will reopen on Saturday, with 'A Woman of Pleasure,' filmed by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe. The story was written by James Willard. Meanwhile, Miss Sweet takes a role in the film, and is given support by Wheeler Oakman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is delighted to bring Blanche Sweet before the public again in her newest Pathe picture 'A Woman of Pleasure.' Miss Sweet came back to screen recently from 'The Unpardonable Sin.' Then Jesse D. Hampton induced her to sign a contract calling for her service…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Stevenson and Ballantyne, Jack London and Louis Becke have seen it. Come tonight to the Coronet, the house where dreams come true and see D. W. Griffith's wonderful romance of the South Seas. August 19 & 20 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The weekend programme to be shown at the Hongkong Theatre includes a fine drama entitled 'Sirens of the Sea,' a Universal Jewel production. This picture is even superior to the celebrated 'Daughter of the Seas,' the leading parts being taken by Louis Lovely, Carmel Myers and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co. has presented to the Hongkong Theatre 'God's Law.' It was produced by Louis Weber, the director who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,' 'Forbidden,' and many others. The special picture was released under the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Universal Film Trading Co., has presented to the Hongkong Theatre one of its beautiful pictures 'God's Law,' in six parts, which has been screened since last Saturday. It was produced by Louis Weber, who brought out Mildred Harris Chaplin in 'Borrowed Clothes,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

All the week, the great fun film that all Hongkongers has been waiting for, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Note the schedule: Monday, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.'; Tuesday, 'Alias Mike Moran'; Wednesday, 'Don't Ever Marry'; Thursday, Louis Glaum in 'Sahara…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'I Do' and Louise Glaum in 'Sahara.' Friday, July 21, 'I Do' and Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Saturday, July 22, 'I Do' and 'Home Talent.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-24 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents his big super special, 'The Woman in His House.' Illustration and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-24 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Louis B. Mayer presents 'The Woman in His House.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life,' 'The Tip,' etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: 'Married Life' and 'The Tip.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Kowloon Theatre: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 29th & 30th, 'Man Woman Marriage.' Matinee 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Louis B. Mayer presents Anita Stewart in 'Harriet and the Piper.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, September 29th and 30th, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Matinee 80 cents, soiree $1.50.