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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The picture magnificent, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-star cast in 'The Night Message.' Final show today.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Night Message' with an all-star cast including Gladys Hulette, Howard Truesdell and others. Commencing tomorrow, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers' round 21 and 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight,' is a splendidly photographed production and tells a story that touches every human heart. The strain on the feelings is lightened at times by situations calling for quiet chuckles rather than laughter. Film plot included. All in all, this new picture…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Your Next' [sic] (comedy).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the motherliest mother story ever told, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' By all means see it. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie with Mary Philbin in 'Where Is This West?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Last chance to see the magnificent picture, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?' is a dramatic thunderbolt that hits straight to the heart of every human soul and is a big super-special photoplay of tears, smiles, pathos, joy and laughter. It drew a big audience while showing at the World Theatre. Today will be the final performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Turn to the Right,' popular comedy-drama of the stage, has been transferred to the screen and will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. As a stage play, 'Turn to the Right' made a fortune for John Golden, who presented it and for the authors, Winchell Smith and John E.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

All that heartthrob and delightful comedy which made the play, 'Turn to the Right,' one of the most popular offerings of the stage has been preserved in the screen version which yesterday began a four days' run at the Queen's Theatre. John Golden's stage success by…