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: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04
Summary:

Jackie Coogan, the lovable little chap in 'The Kid' together with Charlie Chaplin, reappears at the Coronet Theatre today in his second big picture 'Peck's Bad Boy.' It is noted that 'Peck's Bad Boy' is written by Mr. Irvin S. Cobb. Film synopsis included…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05
Summary:

Peck's Bad Boy,' starring Jackie Coogan, is now the attraction at the Coronet Theatre. It is observed that many giggles are added to the film by the ingenious titles which Mr. Irvin S. Cobb has written skillfully. Besides, it is noted that Jackie Coogan is first known by the audience…

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Partners of the Tide,' Irvin V. Willat's great story of the sea showing tonight till Thursday. July 16 Remarks: From the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln. Distributed by Hodkinson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Partners of the Tide,' Irvin V. Willat's great story of the sea.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-16
Summary:

An Irvin V. Willat production, 'Partners of the Tide,' from the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln, Willat Production Inc., distributed by Hodkinson, thru Pathe Exchange Inc. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, an Irvin V. Willat production, 'Partners of the Tide' from the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
10
Headline: The 8-Hour Face
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story, 'The $5 Baby.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Five Dollar Baby' starring Viola Dana, for the first time today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story in the Saturday Evening Post.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

The Five Dollar Baby,' starring by Viola Dana, is to be seen here at the Queen's Theatre today. It is a screen version by Metro of Irvin S. Cobb's story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's celebrated story of a heart in a pawnshop, 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Viola Dana, the screen star who enjoys a unique reputation in the film world, is to be seen in another Metro picture entitled 'The Five Dollar Baby,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today and will be shown for five days. Irvin S. Cobb, the short-story writer, is the author of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Viola Dana in Irvin S. Cobb's 'The $5 Baby,' story from the Saturday Evening Post. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The film record of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition which will be screened at the Star Theatre is the most wonderful record of endurance. It is a film full of reality; nothing is pre-arranged. The settings cost nothing. It is the story of the battle of strong men against Nature. Mallory and…