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: 1912-03-28
Summary:

In the mere matter of amusement the cinematograph has gained almost unbounded popularity; for purposes of instruction its usefulness has been plainly demonstrated, and there is already indication of the possibilities in its application to science. Of the progress of the evolution, Mr. F. A.…

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Headline: Famous Artists
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, under the personal supervision of Thos. H. Ince, distributed by Associated First National Pictures,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Body and Soul' featuring Alice Lake who is known for her roles in 'Should a Woman Tell?,' James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres' and 'The Misfit Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Hayden Talbot and Marc Robbins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul,' a photoplay promising to be the most interesting of Alice Lake's appearances on the screen, will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Local cinema-goers have seen and like Miss Lake. As the fisher girl in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and the not dissimilar but…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.