A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Albert E. Smith presents 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Jean Paige and an all-star cast. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' and comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Albert E. Smith presents 'The Prodigal Judge' featuring Jean Paige and an all-star cast in eight interesting reels. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-07
Summary:

It happens in the first episode of 'The Man of Might.' No Vitagraph serial would open without it – a fight between William Duncan and Joe Ryan, a fight such as thrilled millions who saw 'The Fighting Trail' and 'A Fight for Millions.' This will be seen in the Wo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

Mr. Albert Edward Smith, who left Faversham 36 years ago for America with only a few pence in his pocket, has reached London a millionaire. He is the head of the Vitagraph Cinematograph Company, and has come to England partly on business and partly to revisit Faversham. Mr. Smith did not really…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-10
Summary:

Why Smith Left Home,' in which Bryant Washburn takes the principal role, will be shown at the Star Theatre tomorrow and on Monday. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Big Timber'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening Universal production 'Big Timber' featuring William Desmond, tonight. The supporting cast includes Olive Hasbrouck, Betty Francisco, Lydia Yeemans [sic] Titus and Albert J. Smith.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

London, July 24th, 1914 – Boxing: The controversy over the Carpentier V. Gunboat Smith contest shows no signs of abating. More light was thrown on certain points early in the week, when films of the contest were shown to a group of Pressmen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-06 - 1920-12-07
Summary:

A tidal wave of thrills sweeps through the fifteen episodes of 'The Man Might' [sic], the first three of which will be seen at the Woping Theatre, 87, Des Voeux Road, Central, opposite the Central Market, on December 7th, 1920 at 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. William Duncan in this Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06
Summary:

There was a record house on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre, every available seat being occupied. The picture depicting the boxing match between George Carpentier and Dick Smith was remarkable. 'Madam and her Godson' is a very amusing photoplay.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Turn to the Right,' a Metro production, today. The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production and is directed by the creator of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'Turn to the Right.' The story is authored by Winchell Smith and John [sic] E. Hazzard and the screen version is presented by John Golden. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew. The film is a Rex Ingram production,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11
Summary:

John Golden's presentation of 'Turn to the Right,' by Winchell Smith and John E. Hazzard, has been transferred to the screen. Its celluloid version is presented by John Golden and Marcus Loew and is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Rex Ingram production distributed by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

A description of the film of the fight between Carpentier and Cook in the Albert Hall, which was screened in Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

Tonight, Albert Capellain [sic] presents Dolores Cassinelli in 'The Right to Lie,' 7 parts. Not for children.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

For two days only, World Theatre is screening 'Come Again Smith' featuring Jack Kerrigan. Film synopsis included.