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: 1918-11-27
Summary:

A thrilling picture 'When a Man Sees Red' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. This film is produced by William Fox and featured William Farnum.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-28 - 1918-11-30
Summary:

November 28 - December 1. Performance. William Farnum in 'When a Man Sees Red' and 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-28 - 1918-11-30
Summary:

November 28th, 29th, 30th and December 1st, 9.15 performance, William Farnum in 'When A Man Sees Red' and 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-28 - 1918-11-28
Summary:

November 28th to December 1st, four nights only, special announcement, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'When a Man Sees Red,' a romance of the South Sea Isles. Price details and picture included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-28
Summary:

Cinema-goers can look forward to a really magnificent film at the Victoria Theatre tonight and the three succeeding nights. This is the William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red,' which features William Farnum, the famous cinema actor. The story is a romance of the South Seas…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

Every seat was taken at the Victoria Theatre last night, the large audience enjoying that famous picture 'When a Man Sees Red' with an enthusiasm which has seldom been witnessed in Hong Kong. The film came to the Colony, due to the enterprise of the management of the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-29
Summary:

A packed house attended Victoria Theatre to see 'When a Man sees Red.' The film is full of powerful incidents with William Farnum playing the leading role. It is based on Larry Evan's well-known story. Film synopsis included. Completing the programme is an amusing picture '…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

Samson,' the picture that is now showing at the Coronet, is a film that can be truly described as magnificent. Those who saw William Farnum in 'When a Man Sees Red' will realise of what this great artist is capable. When we say that he is every bit as good in 'Samson' we…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production, 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans, preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy, 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' No increase of prices, but no…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in the great William Fox super-production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans from his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preordered by the most laughable sunshine comedy '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-27 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Virtuous Men' in 7 parts. May 27 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. No film title mentioned. May 28 Remarks: Ad. on page 5. Film reviews included. May 31 Remarks: Also showing 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m. On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-31 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

The liveliest scrap since Farnum's in 'When a Man Sees Red' and a fine exposition of the only manly virtue that counts in 'Virtuous Men.' Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 at the Coronet. In response to many requests, 'Aladdin' will be again screened for one performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-03
Summary:

Her Kingdom of Dreams,' a First National attraction now showing at the Coronet Theatre. Starring Anita Stewart, who had been work in 'Mind the Paint Girl' and 'Old Kentucky,' Kathlyn Williams who had been in 'Whispering Chorus,' Mahlon Hamilton who appeared in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers' (round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph,' the rights of which for China have been secured by Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Shadow Graph,' the weirdest show ever seen in the colony. Other items in an excellent programme, include the Yeomen of the Guard by the Star Orchestra; 'The Cradle of Courage' with William S. Hart; 'Behind the Screen' with Charlie Chaplin.