A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1924-09-20
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Jack Hoxie in 'Fighting Fury' supported by the famous Universal Ranch Riders directed by Clifford Smith, a Universal picture. January 22 remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'Merry Go Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Fighting Fury.' Coming soon, 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

The super picture of the year! 'Merry Go Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Merry-Go-Round,' a most unusual picture at usual prices.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening the new Universal-Jewel production 'Fools' Highway' starring Mary Philbin who is remembered for her role in 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story is adapted from Owen Kildare's famous life-story of the Bowery, 'My…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
Summary:

Pat O' Malley, is pitted against eight men, in one of the sensational screen struggles of the year, ranks with the fight of the blacksmith in 'Birth of a Nation,' and the famous Tom Santschi battle in 'The Spoilers.' It occurs as an amazing climax of 'Fools'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Channey the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' in 'The Blind Bargain.' Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck' in 2 parts. March 2 remarks: Special engagement Miss Kitty Barlow and Miss Irene West perform. Also, Anita Stewart in…

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Headline: Mystery Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney, is remarkable in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National Attraction will be shown and the other half of the programme will contain Vaudeville acts of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, special engagement Kitty Barlow. Irene West, America's expert dancer. Also showing Anita Stewart in her most sumptuous production 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time in a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening a Louis B. Mayer-First National attraction, 'The Invisible Fear,' featuring Anita Stewart. The story is written by Hampton Del Ruth and the scenario by Madge Tyrone. The theatre will also be staging the Kitty Barlow Vaudeville Company, from today…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday, March 3rd to 5th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., special engagement: Kitty Barlow and Irene West. Also showing Anita Stewart in 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction. Prices of admission: at 5.15, $1.20, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. March…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

The Invisible Fear,' a First National attraction starring Anita Stewart, is the feature picture at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Kitty Barlow continued her performance in another part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

Starting from yesterday, Queen's Theatre started to screen First National's 'The Invisible Fear' starring Anita Stewart. The film exhibits quality acting, suspense and thrills. Last night, the theatre also included comic, singing and dancing performances by Kitty Barlow and…