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: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Constance Binney is rapidly graduating from mere pretty-girl roles into strong emotional action. She has proved her ability to handle difficult roles by her splendid work in 'The Case of Becky' and 'First Love.' Now she is announced to appear as the star of 'Midnight,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-11
Summary:

Midnight,' featuring Constance Binney, is the chief attraction at the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre provides a popular series of 'The New Leather Pushers.' It is entitled 'The Chickasha Bone Crusher.' Directed by Harry Pollard and starred by Reginald Denny and Hayden Stevenson. Another number is 'Midnight,' starring Constance…

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

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
Summary:

Tonight is the last show of Constance Binney in 'Midnight' at the World Theatre

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Without doubt Diana Karenne, the European screen artist, in one of the finest actresses that the cinema art has produced, and in her hands the part of Marie Antoinette pulsates with a vividness seldom visualized in the film world. The actress has the assistance of a notable producer, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

World Theatre screened 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne who has impersonated Marie Antoinette with great exactions. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with great success during its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. The ill-fated Marie Antoinette was played by Diana Karenne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with success in its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. It is a picture of the ill-fated Marie Antoinette, played by Diana Kerenne [sic]. Enacting a role of heavy exactions, the star succeeds in registering almost the entire gamut of emotions in a…