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: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Showing the Star Theatre tonight for the last time is the entertaining Paramount picture 'To Please One Woman,' in which Claire Windsor takes the leading role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

To Have and to Hold,' made by Paramount from the novel by Mary Johnstone [sic], is a picture currently showing at the Star Theatre. Bert Lytell and Betty Compson are the lead players. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Phil Rosen, who directed Warner Bros' 'Being Respectable,' appearing at the World Theatre today. His previous work was 'The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln.' 'Being Respectable' is the photoplay version of Grace H. Flandran's popular novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

A photoplay made from Grace H. Flandrau's 'bestseller,' 'Being Respectable,' is the attraction at the World Theatre. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are best known among the players. Louise Fazenda is also prominent in the cast. Irene Rich and Theodore von Eltz are other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Two of the most promising young people in motion pictures combine their efforts to make the Grace Flandrau novel, 'Being Respectable.' They are Phil Rosen, the young director who came into the limelight with success of 'Abraham Lincoln,' and Dorothy Farnum, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The Play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since 'The Bat.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays of the year was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Red Lights' will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be showing Goldwyn's 'Red Lights.' The picture was directed by Clarence G. Badger and adapted from the Edward Rose play, 'The Rear Car.' The cast includes Raymond Griffith and Marie Prevost who play the roles of ‘crime deflector' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

A great mystery photoplay of unusual type is Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow, directed by Clarence G. Badger from Edward Rose's play, 'The Rear Car,' in which Richard Bennett and Taylor Homes were starred. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

Red Lights,' is the attraction at the World Theatre for four days. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

Commencing today, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn's 'Red Lights' which is the film version of Edward Rose's melodrama 'The Rear Car.' The stage version of the story was a big success and similar expectations are there from the film version. The cast includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

A character new to fiction, the stage and the screen is the 'crime deflector' who makes his bow to the public in Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' a picturization of Edward Rose's mystery melodrama, 'The Rear Car.' The screen version is the attraction at the World…