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: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

The H. B. Waring Company opens its season at the Theatre Royal tonight, when 'The Witness for the Defence' will be staged. The company, which arrived here by s. s. Nile, comes with a big reputation, and its visit is being keenly anticipated. Miss MacFarlane, the advance agent of the…

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

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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

The Foolish Virgin' is the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Meanwhile, Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon. In addition, Clara Kimball Young is supported by Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, William Welch [sic], Edward Elkas, and Catherine…

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

Characterized by splendid direction and acting 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young, comes to the World Theatre this evening. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. Other cast included William Welch,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Come to the cool little Coronet and see 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Illustration included. July 6 Remarks: The film features Niles Welch. Film plot included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, 'What Wives Want,' with a remarkable cast, Ethel Grey Terry, Niles Welch, Vernon Steele, Ramsey Wallace and Margaret Landis, a Universal all-star attraction. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., 'What Wives Want,' with Ethel Grey Terry and Niles Welch. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'What Wives Want,' with an exceptional cast including, Ethel Grey Terry and Niles Welch. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'What Wives Want' with Ethel Grey Terry and Niles Welch. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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

How revenge is better to the woman who humiliates the man she loves, even if the act is justified, is shown in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the picture which is now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sloman directed the picture, which was made at Bessie Barriscale's studios.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale appears in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the Robertson-Cole Superior picture, is now playing at the World Theatre. Supporting actors included Welch William Mong, Rosetta [sic] Marstini, Mary Jane Irving and Theo Alice Carpenter. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

Commencing Monday, March 3rd, Warner Bros. present Wesley Barry in 'Rags to Riches,' Harry Rapf production, enacted by a distinguished supporting cast, including Niles Welch, Ruth Renick, Russell Simpson, Richard Tucker and Eulalie Jensen. P.S. don't fail to see Hoot Gibson in his…

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Headline: Pathe-Baby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Films just arrived, $1.50 each. 377. 'Moritz Gets Rosalie at Last' (comedy), 423. 'Old Man Guilleri' (cartoon), 424. 'The Weasel in the Barn' (fable) (cartoon), 493. 'Saint-Malo, a Pirates' stronghold' (travel), 509. 'How Boxers Train' (…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

From tonight till Thursday, Queen's Theatre will be screening the thrilling melodrama 'The Face in the Dark' featuring Mae Marsh who is famous for her roles in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' She has also been compared with world-famous Ellen Terry.…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mae Marsh, who has starred in 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance,' is now supported by Alec. B Francis and Niles Welch in 'The Face in the Dark' which will be put on at the Queen's Theatre tonight till Thursday. Film plot included. First National's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Countless film features have been shown here with Norma Talmadge in the starring role. This is perfectly true of 'The Wonderful Thing,' a First National picture directed by Herbert Brenon. Harrison Ford is also in the film and there is also the novelty of a real American society leader…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-31 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

The Dancer of the Nile.' June 2 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 3 Remarks: Carmel Myers in the film. Commencing tomorrow. June 4-7 Remarks: Extra picture, 'Arrival of Captain D'Oisy at Shanghai,' the…