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: 1899-04-12
Summary:

During the trial at St. Louis, Missouri, of a man named Campbell Allgair for murder the prosecution introduced a set of cinematograph pictures giving the entire scenes of the crime.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-26 - 1910-12-02
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock. Matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 4.00 p.m. World's pictures, Vaudeville performance by Mr. Elliott, Mr. A. Colins and Mr. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-02 - 1920-06-04
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle presents William Colin supported by Enid Markey in 'The No-Good Guy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'The City of Purple Dreams,' in six parts attracted a large house yesterday at the World Theatre and is only to be shown for two days more, today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. This picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird and was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' was shown at the World Theatre yesterday. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Meanwhile, Thomas Santschi takes the leading role, together with Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

Fort Worth, October 18 – It was learned today that Mrs. William W. Campbell, known in the movies as Corine Griffith, had obtained a divorce from her husband who is a movie director. The divorce was obtained on Monday at Palo Pinto, Texas. – Ass. Press

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

R-C Pictures presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Lure of Jade,' adapted from 'House of Glass' by Marion Orth, directed by Colin Campbell, with the supporting cast, Thomas Holding, Arthur Rankin, Leon Bary, L. C. Shumway, Hardee Kirkland and Clarissa Selwynne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

This is what Marion Orth, the author, has to say about her story, 'Lure of Jade,' converted into a film by Colin Campbell, and released by R-C Pictures and which is to appear at the World Theatre today for three days. 'Nothing I have ever seen on the stage or screen has affected…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'The Lure of Jade,' with Thomas Holding, Arthur Rankin, Leon Bary, L. C. Shumway, and Clarissa Selwynne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Headline: A Narrow Escape
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28