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: 1914-03-23
Summary:

A new machine, Vanoscope, invented by Lewis C. Van Riper and exhibited by W. J. Robinson, manager of the Vanoscope Company, will replace the flicker from pictures projected upon the normal screen. It is not as tiresome to the eyes and can eliminate the danger of fire. The exhibitors displayed a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-04
Summary:

Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Carroll beg to tender their thanks to the Bijou Scenic Theatre, the Victoria Theatre and officers of the Kaipan for the assistance in the variety performance for charity.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

Edinburgh, Oct. 14 – The Cinema and Surgery: Sir Alexis is this year developing the cinematograph as an aid to teaching. Its advantages are obvious, and they are specially valuable at a place like Edinburgh. The great beauty of the film is that it can be shown over and over again, till the mode…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Bavu,' a Universal-Jewel production from the play by Earl Carroll, directed by Stuart Paton, starring Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel offering at the World Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' the weird mystery picture which is showing at the World Theatre stands out as one of the most engaging evening's entertainment seen here in a long time. It is a Universal-Jewel production adapted from the play of the last New York stage season, written by Earl Carroll. '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

Alimony,' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Grace Darmond, Warner Baxter, Ruby Miller, Sir Herbert Beerbohm, Clyde Fillmore, who played in Von Stroheim's 'The Devil's Pass Key,' William A. Carroll, who also starred in 'The Man on the Box.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel showing at the Star Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Mr. Stewart Garner, representative of Mr. E. J. Carroll, who is directing the world tour for Sir Harry Lauder, arrived Hongkong at Theatre Royal.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K' under the title 'K-The Unknown.' The Universal-Jewel attraction stars Virginia Valli and Perey Marmont who is famous for his role in 'If Winter Comes.' The cast also includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

Sir Harry Lauder last evening paid a brief return visit to the Colony and delighted a big audience at the Star Theatre. As fresh as ever, the delightful comedian held the house in constant roars of laughter. Sir Harry's company supported him splendidly, including Hilo Duo, Pauline Bindley,…