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: 1922-11-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, in the flesh, will be in Hongkong next March, accompanied by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Efforts will also be made to induce D. W. Griffith to join the party. This news was given yesterday by Mr. George Mooser, a well-known play producer and film manager. He is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' announced as the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, tomorrow, is Anita Stewart's new First National attraction. The star's recognized ability is an actress of what is termed the sympathetic type is given full play and her fashionable wardrobe more than…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' which stars Anita Stewart, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is based on the experiences of a young society girl. Film synopsis included. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-28
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' the First National attraction is playing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Josephine Quirk, who wrote the scenario, has evolved a story that measures its heart interest in a touch of pathos. The lavishness that has been a by-word in former Anita Stewart pictures is…