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: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-18
Summary:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eyton left Shanghai on the Empire State for Hongkong, Manila and Canton. Mr Eyton is the western manager for the Famous Players-Lasky moving picture corporation, and Mrs. Eyton is better known as Kathlyn Williams, the famous serial star.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13
Summary:

Ko Shing Theatre has donated HK$27.7 to Alice Memorial Hospitals.

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Headline: Alice Adams'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
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Headline: Alice Hospital
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-12-20
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospital begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the hospitals, including $25 from the Chung Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-29
Summary:

Among the passengers who departed by the Empire State were Sir Paul and Lady Chater, Mr. Chas. Eyton (the cinema director) and Mrs. Eyton (the famed Kathlyn Williams), Mr. Max Eno and Mrs. Enos, Mr. A. Onderwijzer and many others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-09-13
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of Alice memorial and Affiliated Hospital begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the fund of hospitals, including $23 from the Chung Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13
Summary:

Alice Joyce, the beautiful young Vitagraph star in the title role of 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon this week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-09-15
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and affiliated Hospitals acknowledges with thanks donations of $25 from Chung Hing Theatre, and $19.5 from Po Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

For the sake of 'rest and new ideas,' Kathlyn Williams, an American motion picture star and originator of the serial motion picture film, has come to the Orient, arriving in Shanghai by the Pacific Mail steamer Golden State. Kathlyn Williams' husband, Mr. Charles Eyton, the…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-05-16
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospital begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the fund of hospital, including $25 from Chung Hing Theatre and $12.5 from Po Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-13
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge, with thanks the following donations to the funds of the Hospital: Kau Ue Fong Theatre [sic] $50; Wo Ping Theatre, $50 and Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak $25.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks to Ko Shing Theatre, Tai Ping Theatre and Chung Hing Theatre for the donating $25 each to the funds of the hospitals.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' by Booth Tarkington.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

If you hate, come to the Queen's, from Sunday to Tuesday, August 10th-12th. Alice Lake in 'Hate' also featuring Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-25 - 1923-09-25
Summary:

Wednesday 26th, Booth Tarkington's prize-winning novel, 'Alice Adams.'