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: 1907-12-23 - 1907-12-13
Summary:

A film of 6000 feet 'The Passion of Christ' would be shown, during the interval there would be performance from The Troupe of Miss Abdala with the assistance of La Belle Dora and Miss Flora

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-09
Summary:

The new programme for the week gives a magnificent drama in six splendid parts, written by Sir Gilbert Parker – 'The Judgement House.' Gaumont Graphic depicts very interesting pictures of recent events and the programme is completed by a comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10
Summary:

Sir Gilbert Parker, the author of 'The Judgment House,' who collaborated with J. Stuart Blackton in its direction for the screen, laid the scenes of the story in England and South Africa before and during the Boer war.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

The Leopard Woman,' great Louise Glaum drama, here, a J. Parker Read Jr. production. Plot and picture included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Sunday, December 25 at 6 and 9.15, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, the introduction of associated producers, Thomas Ince, Maurice Tourneur, Mack Sennett, J. Parker Read, Marshall Neilan, to Hongkong. Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans' and Louise Glaum…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, will open at the World Theatre this week. It is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24
Summary:

Sex' is being shown in the World Theatre tonight. The film was produced by J. Parker Read Jr. and directed by Fred Niblo. Louise Glaum is the leading star. Glaum had been starred in 'Sahara' and 'The Lone Wolf Daughter' [sic]. Other supporting cast included Irving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-25
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, is now available at the World Theatre. Noted that it is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-11 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

Bert Lytell's 'The Right of Way' by Sir Gilbert Parker. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen Sir Gilbert Parker's 'The Right of Way' this evening. After winning him a knighthood as a novel, the photoplay promises to gain its author further renown. Bert Lytell plays the leading role. The producers and Screen Classics Inc. deserve…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

The Right of Way' comes to Coronet Theatre this evening. The film is adapted from Sir Gilbert Parker's famous novel of Canadian life and produced by Screen Classics, Inc.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-13
Summary:

Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve' featuring Mary Miles Minter and Larry Semon comedy is this evening programme in Kowloon Theatre. 'The Right of Way,' Sir Gilbert Parker's master romance of the Canadian North Woods, makes its last appearance at the Coronet Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Sir Gilbert Parker's 'The Right of Way' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Larry Semon's latest comedy 'The Grocery Clerk,' and Mary Miles Minter's drama 'All Souls' Eve' are the attractions at the Coronet Theatre. Besides, Sir Gilbert Parker's 'The Right of Way' will be screened at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-15
Summary:

Larry Semon's latest comedy 'The Grocery Clerk' and Mary Miles Minter's drama 'All Souls' Eve' form the principal attractions at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Sir Gilbert Parker's romance of the Canadian north woods, 'The Right of Way' will…