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: 1922-07-06
Summary:

It does not speak very well for British enterprise that 'If Winter Comes,' the most discussed British novel of 1921, is to be filmed by an American company. Mr. Fox has conferred with Mr. Hutchinson, and has been over all the ground where the 'action' takes place.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Besides the fight films advertised for the Star, there is a vaudeville programme. The J. C. Williams Company are old-timers in the East and the variety of their offerings should ensure the first-class entertainment. Performers include Babe Latour, Eddie Polo, Jack Williams and Ted Trevor. The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Co., concludes their engagement at the Star tonight. The fight films have aroused much interest, and the bill is a good one. At the special children's matinee tomorrow at 2.30, the comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' is booked, together with Buster Keaton…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K' under the title 'K-The Unknown.' The Universal-Jewel attraction stars Virginia Valli and Perey Marmont who is famous for his role in 'If Winter Comes.' The cast also includes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

K,' a famous novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, which will be told on the screen under the title 'K-the Unknown,' Universal Jewel, soon to be shown in the Star Theatre. K. LeMoyne, the man around whom the story is built. Virginia Valli plays the part of Sidney. Percy Marmont, whose…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's novel, 'If Winter Comes,' a Harry Millarde production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

If Winter Comes,' based on the novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson, made its appearance on the screen at the Coronet Theatre last night. Watching the tale unfold is like reading the book with living illustrations on the page opposite. Film synopsis included. Percy Marmont takes the leading role.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today, tomorrow and Friday, William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel 'If Winter Comes.' Prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Special comedy programme at 7.30. June 19 Remarks: Today and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.10 and 9.30, William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel, 'If Winter Comes.' By general desire, this picture will be shown again tomorrow at the same times. Today and tomorrow at 7.30, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20 - 1925-06-20
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.10 and 9.30, William Fox presents the motion picture version of A. S. M. Hutchinson's famous novel, 'If Winter Comes.' By general desire, this picture will be shown again tomorrow at the same times. Today only at 7.30, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ridin' Kid…