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: 1922-02-23
Summary:

This week's premiere at Convent Garden marks the apotheosis of the film. It was the first showing in London of a 'natural colour' film, the serious artistic merits of the cinema drama. 'The Glorious Adventure,' played by Lady Diana Manners.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

London, Dec 7 – 'The Virgin Queen,' featuring Lady Diana Manners under the direction of Mr. Stuart Blackton, is a film of Queen Elizabeth's time. Lady Diana's first film 'The Glorious Adventure' was not quite the success that was anticipated. Mr. Blackton's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…