A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Introducing two excellent attractions: The Wheelers, group of trick riders and Dante, a conjurer, from the performance of The Gaiety Stars Entertainment Company, which opened a short season in the Theatre Royal. Other than that, the rest of the performers include: singing and dancing by Mr Eric…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Headline: The Gaiety Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal last evening the Gaiety Stars Theatrical Company gave their first change of programme and it proved to be such as to meet with the approval of the audience. A review on the Wheelers, Dante, Mr. Eric Howell and new set of biograph pictures had been provided.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-24 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

At 2.30 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Mayne in 'A Pair of Cupids' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty' episodes 7 and 8.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Woping Theatre: at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Devil's Passkey,' von Stroheim's new wonder picture. The Coronet: closed for repairs. The Kowloon: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the great Chefalo, also change of pictures daily. Prices: 5.30, 80 and 40 cents; 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29
Summary:

The most awe-inspiring scenery recorded by the motion picture camera is seen in 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Tyrolean Alps which comes at the Empire Theatre. The photodrama stars Eric Stroheim [sic] in the role that by his part will add to the hatred aroused by his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

The film 'Blind Husbands,' the Universal photodrama of the Alps, which is to be shown at the Empire Theatre on Monday. Eric Stroheim [sic], who depicted the repulsive role of a Hun officer in 'The Heart of Humanity' is the starring villain of 'Blind Husbands.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Eric [sic] von Stroheim in 'Blind Husbands.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30 - 1921-08-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Eric [sic] von Stroheim in 'Blind Husbands.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Among the arrivals by the 'President Madison' were Mr. Eric Moller, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trenchard Davis, going to Australia on holiday, the Earl of Gosford, Mr. H. W. Ray and others.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
12
Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Monte Carlo, with all its glamour, its hectic excitements, its wild nightlife! This is the setting for the big picture, 'Foolish Wives,' with Eric von Stroheim as the star, which is to be put on tonight at the Coronet. Stroheim wrote and produced this picture. The Russian Count he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Mrs. Wallace Reid in 'Human Wreckage,' presented by F. B. O., story by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by John Griffith Wray, big cast includes James Kirkwood, Bessie Love, Geo. Hackathorne, Robert McKim, Victory Bateman, Harry Northrup, Eric Mayne, Otto Hoffman, Philip Sleeman, George…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01
17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Behind the Curtain,' Universal Attraction which was given its initial showing on the screen at the World Theatre, came heralded as a mystery story of unusual conception and unusual solution. It was directed by Chester Franklin. Lucille Ricksen is joyously thoughtless in her love for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…