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: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04
Summary:

Tonight the Company will give a repetition of 'Anna Christie' at the 'Star Theatre,' Kowloon. A 'Playgoer' writes to the Editor. – It is gratifying to note that those who had the pleasure of witnessing 'Anna Christie' thoroughly appreciated this play. It…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-31 - 1925-08-31
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Dempsey in 'K. O. for Cupid' and Elaine Hammerstein in 'The Midnight Express.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-24
Summary:

Jack Pickford plays the Kid in O. Henry's story 'A Double Dyed Deceiver.' The film is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie' (by special request). $3, $2 & $1, booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-23
Summary:

An O. Henry story at Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Other items include 'Open Another Bottle' and British Gazette. Note: tonight will be the only matinee performance of this programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-23
Summary:

Anna May Wong has appeared in several movies in America. Her biggest role was in 'Bits of Life.' The news article contains a picture of Anna May Wong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

A distinctly pleasing novelty is 'The Silent Call,' the current feature photodrama at the Queen's Theatre, where it commenced its four-day engagement yesterday. In this picture, Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin Production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed through Associated…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Tonight only, Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Tomorrow at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'The Gold Diggers.' Monday, 'Anna Christie.' $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's.

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

Universal-Jewel present Mlle. Anna Pavlowa [sic] in 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' in 8 reels at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-10
Summary:

Black Beauty,' Anna Sewell's 'autobiography of a horse,' is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

The Hidden Truth,' a Select Pictures' production presenting Anna Case, will be shown on Sunday at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

H. O. Davis presentation of 'The Silent Call,' the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production, released through Associated First National Pictures, Inc., which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.