A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-22
Summary:

The new programme for the week includes a drama by Beulah M. Dix, 'The Sunset Trail' in five parts, Miss Vivian Martin figures in the leading role. It is a story written by Alice McIver and directed by Geo. H. Melford. A very interesting comedy will be screened at the beginning.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

The programme at the Hongkong Theatre provides a drama 'The Sunset Trail' with the famous star Vivian Martin figuring in the leading role. The story is written by Alice McIver and the play is directed by Geo. H. Merford.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-03 - 1921-08-05
Summary:

A New Triangle production, Louise Glaum in 'Golden Rule Kate' and Alice Howell in 'In Dutch.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-27 - 1921-08-30
Summary:

The most popular star Lucille Love [sic] in 'After the War,' Alice Howell in the Mack Sennet [sic] comedy 'Oh! Baby' and New Screen Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl' and Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl.' Also Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre starting from today to Friday a very fine Paramount Picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is now screening, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role, followed with a two parts comedy 'Distilled Love,' featuring the well-known comedy star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-16
Summary:

Tonight, Blanche Ring in 'The Yankee Girl.' Also Alice Howell in 'Distilled Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, starting from today until Friday, a very fine Paramount picture in five parts entitled 'The Yankee Girl' is being screened, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role. A two-part comedy, 'Distilled Love' featuring the well-known comedy star Alice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Yankee Girl' is being screened, in which Blanche Ring takes the leading role, followed with a comedy star 'Distilled Love,' Alice Howell, concluding with interesting events from the new Garmont Graphic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-05 - 1921-11-08
Summary:

Wolves of the North,' a stupendous drama of the great white wilderness, and Alice Howell in 'Hoot Toot.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers.' Also 'The Morning After' and dancing before and after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi & Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 1, 2 and 3 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream,' a famous novel realized upon the screen. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'The City of Purple Dreams,' in six parts attracted a large house yesterday at the World Theatre and is only to be shown for two days more, today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. This picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird and was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' was shown at the World Theatre yesterday. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Meanwhile, Thomas Santschi takes the leading role, together with Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-21
Summary:

Short Skirts,' Gladys Walton's most recent Universal photodrama, is to be told on the screen of the Hongkong Theatre today. It is noted that Harry B. Harris and Harold Millar, who was the little star's leading man in the 'Desperate Youth,' are associated with Miss Walton…