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: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis, the screen actor in 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' the Metro picturization of Jack London's celebrated novel, will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre. Young Mitchell obtained an engagement in musical play 'The Chinese Honeymoon' and 'The Two…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Elevator boys are not the only ones who travel from the bottom to the top, as is instanced by the career of Mitchell Lewis, the well-known screen actor, who is member of the all-star cast of 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' the Metro picturization of Jack London's celebrated novel,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thrills of the most intense description were the order of the day yesterday when the new Metro special production, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' with an all-star cast, was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of the late Jack London's novel…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

The Mutiny of the Elsinore' is the feature Metro attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of Jack London's novel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameramen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Jack London's novel of sea adventure, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameraman.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Headline: Scaramouche'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche,' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story replay made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The Adolph Zukor prize has been awarded by a distinguished body of judges to Rafael Sabatini for his novel 'Scaramouche' produced on the screen by Rex Ingram. Mr. Zukor offered the prize to the writer whose story of play made the best picture to be produced on the screen and publicly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels. 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

A magnificent document of pictorial history' – such, it is promised, is Charles Ray's cinema masterpiece in nine reels, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. Ray's masterpiece spans two full years of the daring…

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

The Courtship of Myles Standish' comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Produced and starred by Charles Ray, based on Longfellow's famous poem. Enid Bennett is the leading actress. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' with Charles Ray as the star, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It is a big production; the building of the Mayflower alone costs $64,000. When Charles Ray decided to produce his big film based upon Longfellow's poem, it was understood that its…

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

The Courtship of Myles Standish' opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. Produced and starred by Charles Ray. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The Courtship of Myles Standish,' which opened at its local presentation last night at Queen's Theatre, comes up to expectations. There are many things that comment the newest of Ray productions to the movie fans; it is chockful of romance, carrying the theme of the famous Longfellow…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-04
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Charles Ray production 'The Courtship of Myles Standish.' The film exhibits some thrilling scenes which include storm scenes, an exact reproduction of the historic Mayflower, etc. The film features Charles Ray, William Sullivan and Enid Bennett.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04
Summary:

One of the most thrilling and sensational storm scenes ever screened is shown in the biggest of Charles Ray productions, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish,' now running at the Queen's Theatre. The historic Mayflower, an exact reproduction of the illustrious boat of early days being…