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: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

In New York, they call her the most beautiful of all the young stars on Broadway. She is Marion Davies and she is the star of 'Runaway Romany,' a delightful Pathe photoplay with a wonderful all-star cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

A new motion picture star is revealed. Pathe will soon present Marion Davies in 'Runaway Romany,' written by Miss Davies herself. She submitted her story to the Ardsley Art Film Corporation and left her old cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-22 - 1918-07-22
Summary:

For all those to whom the 'Springtime of Life' or its memories gives pleasure; for all those whom a work-a-day world has not deprived of a love for good clean romance; for all those who love beauty, whether in woman or nature, 'Runaway Romany' has a message. This beautiful 5-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-23 - 1918-07-24
Summary:

Tonight, July 23rd and 24th, 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-23 - 1918-07-23
Summary:

Runaway Romany,' the first of a new series, known from their superb photograph, the strong dramatic qualities of the plays themselves, the care that has been taken in choosing the castes to interpret them, and the special incidental music which has been prepared to accompany them, as the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-23 - 1918-07-24
Summary:

Tonight, 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-23
Summary:

The attention of the public is directed to the announcement by the management of the Victoria Theatre of the first of a series of special Pathe films which is to be screened tonight and tomorrow night. These films will be of great merit and deep interest, and the first, 'Runaway Romany…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-24
Summary:

Runaway Romany' is a new film shown at the Victoria Theatre, which is one of the Pathe's specials and is thoroughly enjoyed. The Middlesex Regiment music was greatly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in announcing another of those big new Pathe plays that have been so successful of late: 'Kick In,' 'The On-the-Square Girl,' 'The Recoil,' 'Runaway Romany,' 'The Spender,' 'A Crooked Romance' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany' and that was without the magnetic personality of Mrs. Castle.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Tonight at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'New York.' Tomorrow at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk'; at 9.15 p.m., 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: 'New York.' Tomorrow: 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

January 7 at 4.30 p.m. and January 8 at 2.15 p.m., last two performances of Jack and the Beanstalk. January 7 at 9.15 p.m. and January 8 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's. January 6 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. In response to numerous requests, there…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

January, 7th and 8th 1919, Tuesday at 4.30 p.m., Wednesday at 2.15 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., Wednesday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-07 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

(Late Bijou Theatre) January 7-8. Last two Performances; 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

The management of the Coronet Theatre has improved the lighting and new arrangement for the pictures screened, including 'New York,' 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' 'Runaway Romany.'