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: 1923-10-10
Summary:

Johnnie Walker has become the talk of the continent overnight in America. He has chosen an excellent subject for his first starring effort, for 'Captain Fly by Night,' was written by Johnston McCulley, the author 'The Mark of Zorro,' one of Douglas Fairbanks' greatest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12
Summary:

The romantic adventures of Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night' continue to attract big assemblies to the Coronet. Miss Shannon Day is as pretty and accomplished a film actress as has been seen here. The story is a spirited narration of events in Spanish California of one hundred…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Gasnier production, entitled 'The Hero,' featuring Barbara La Marr, for the last time tonight. Tomorrow, another Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich' will be presented at all performances. The cast includes Gaston Glass, Miriam…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Claimed by the distributors to be a sequel to 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Poor Men's Wives,' that Gasnier production 'Daughters of the Rich,' which will have a run of three days at the Queen's Theatre from today. Gaston Glass, the hero in 'The Hero…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Daughters of the Rich,' the Gasnier production showing at the Queen's Theatre last night, will be on view tonight and tomorrow night. Edgar Saltus, claimed to have been the late President Harding's author, wrote the story. Miriam Cooper, Gaston Glass, Ethel Shannon, Ruth Clifford…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon, a Preferred Picture. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

From today until Monday, the Queen's Theatre will be screening a Gasnier production 'Maytime.' The film features twelve of Hollywood's prettiest beauties and some scenes of the film remind one of the sets of 'Daughters of the Rich.' The film stars Ethel Shannon and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

Maytime,' the Gasnier production, will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The ball-room scenes with twelve of Hollywood prettiest beauties will remind one of the brilliance of some of the sets in 'Daughters of the Rich.' Another usual feature is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-20
Summary:

One would infer from the title of the screenplay that 'Maytime' was a picture essentially for the kiddies. This, however, is not so. On the other hand, it presents a picture of three generations, with many unique situations which are made lifelike by clever acting and skillful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-20 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Commencing 20th to 23rd June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Gasnier production, 'Maytime' with Harrison Ford and Ethel Shannon. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
Summary:

Film synopsis included. So much for the story of 'Maytime,' the weekend attraction at the Queen's Theatre, and which will be presented at all performances till Monday inclusive. Each period dovetails with its predecessor and successor and Ethel Shannon, in the portrayal of the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Daddies,' with Mae Marsh & Harry Myers, and is now showing for the last time. Film plot included. Sunday, 'Riders Up' featuring Crieghton [sic] Hale and Ethel Shannon.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Showing today for the last time, 'Daddies' featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers. Sunday, 'Riders Up,' featuring Crieghton Hale and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12