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: 1917-01-25
Summary:

New York Herald' reported the most amazing accounts of crime here in a generation, police investigation of the story told by the prisoner describing herself as 'Miss Elizabeth Scanlon,' from whose apartment the police took alleged stolen property valued at more than $25,000,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

In New York, they call her the most beautiful of all the young stars on Broadway. She is Marion Davies and she is the star of 'Runaway Romany,' a delightful Pathe photoplay with a wonderful all-star cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

A new motion picture star is revealed. Pathe will soon present Marion Davies in 'Runaway Romany,' written by Miss Davies herself. She submitted her story to the Ardsley Art Film Corporation and left her old cast.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-05 - 1921-02-07
Summary:

Select Pictures presents 'The Belle of New York' featuring the most popular and beautiful Marion Davies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05 - 1921-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'The Belle of New York' featuring Marion Davies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-11 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.50 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

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

Select Pictures presents Marion Davis in 'The Belle of New York' in 5 parts, to be shown only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. By special request tomorrow at 7.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge's 'Ghosts of Yesterday,' in 6 parts, will be show for the last time. At Sunday's matinee at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'The Burden of Proof' featuring Marion Davies, for three nights commencing from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

The Burden of Proof,' in which Marion Davies takes the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre for three consecutive nights beginning from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.