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: 1918-12-31
Summary:

The first 'super' film at the Coronet Theatre, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' which has been succeeded at the evening presentation by another Fox film, 'The Walls of Jericho.' The film has wonderful acting and photography. Film synopsis included. Also, an amusing comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Mistress of the Air' and 'A Hole in the Wall'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-19 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mistress of the Air' and 'A Hole in the Wall'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Film poster included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro star Mae Murray's latest photoplay 'Fascination' presented by Robert Z. Leonard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in her latest gorgeous photoplay, 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

From July 18-20, showing two thrilling dramas: 'Mistress of the Air' in 3 parts and 'A Hole in the Wall' in 3 parts.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Adolph Zukor presents a Robert Z. Leonard production, 'The Gilded Lily,' with Mae Murray. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is offering from tonight until the end of the year, another great Fox picture, 'The Walls of Jericho,' featuring Edmund Breese. This film has been adapted from the famous play by Alfred Sutro. The play ran for two years at the Garrick Theatre, London, and one year…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Also, Felix the Cat in 'Felix Out of Luck.' May 21 Remarks: The film is presented by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Also Felix the Cat in 'Felix Out of Luck.' May 19 & 21 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Robert Z. Leonard presents 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad,' Baby Peggy Comedy and International News. The Star: Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-30
Summary:

December 28-31. Performance. 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce.' British Gazette No.482. December 28-30 at 4.30 p.m. 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

The cinema invasion of the East was bound to come and the news that two expeditions have started out from New York will be accepted with resignation. The cinema expeditions will certainly be able to reproduce to a very wide circle of Westerners, vivid impressions of native life in the Orient,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is now running for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Murray previous Metro screen success was 'Peacock Alley' from a story of Ouida Bergere. 'Fascination' is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

In Mae Murray's newest Metro picture, 'Fascination,' which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard at the Queen's Theatre, most of the scenes are laid in Spain. The interior settings were designed by Charles Cadwallader, who built the Paris café scene for Miss Murray's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…