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: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous to Men,' the new Metro production seen last night by a big audience at the Queen's Theatre. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama, 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' and the…

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Headline: Geo. P. Lammert
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-06 - 1908-07-09
Summary:

Mr Geo. P. Lammert has received instructions to sell by public auction, on Friday, 20th July, 1908, at 12 o'clock. One Edison moving machine with 7500 feet best French film (Pathe) and all accessories.

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Headline: Our Day Fund
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-19 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday, 22nd October, Mr. P. A. Rosario presents, the stunts in 'My Lord in Livery' and musical medley at the Victoria Theatre. Booking at the Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, matinee and night, P. A. Powers presents 'Westbound Limited,' starring Ralph Lewis. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-30
Summary:

The U. P. Trail,' adapted from Zane Grey's popular books, is being presented at the Coronet Theatre for the first time on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09 - 1924-01-09
Summary:

P. C. 511,' a story of the Shanghai Municipal police force, the first real Chinese motion picture, shown by courtesy of the B. A. T.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-02
Summary:

The Coronet provided the screening of 'The U. P. Trail,' which was adapted from a famous novel written by Zane Grey. Kathlyn Williams was in the part of 'Beauty' Stanton.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Viola Dana has the most interesting screenplay of her career in 'Dangerous To Men,' shown at the Queen's Theatre. It is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama, 'Eliza Comes To Stay.' Coming on top of her characterization of the Japanese girl in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro production 'Dangerous to Men' starring Viola Dana who plays the role of Eliza. The picture is adapted by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' Miss Dana's versatility is tested in this…

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Headline: Geo. P. Lammert
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-04 - 1908-07-04
Summary:

For sale. One Edison moving picture machine with 7500 feet best French film (Pathe) and all accessories. On view at Geo. P. Lammert's Sales Rooms, Duddell Street.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Beginning today, for a run of three days, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro Pictures Corporation attraction 'Dangerous to Men' featuring Viola Dana. The film is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama 'Eliza Comes to Stay.' The charm…

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

P. A. Powers presents 'Westbound Limited,' an Emory Johnson production, starring Ralph Lewis, story by Emilie Johnson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

Notre Dame' Structure – Mr. H. W. Ray, of the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., pleaded guilty to a summons for encroaching on Crown land at the Coronet Theatre. The Magistrate – Was this the Notre Dame structure? Mr. A. E. Wright, of the P. W. D., answered in the affirmative and added that he…

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-03
Summary:

Zane Grey's famous novel, 'The U. P. Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02
Summary:

The U. P. Trail,' a film version of the novel by Zane Grey, was screened at Coronet yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Welsh-Pearson and Company Ltd. present Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-04 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

Today at all performances, for one day more, Zane Grey's 'The U. P. Trail.'