A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre successfully hosted the fancy dress dance of the season, last night. Dancers showed up with pretty and fanciful dresses. Indian Jack as the 'Avenging Arrow' was present. A special prize was awarded, the circus clown, for a very clever costume and make-up. People enjoyed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Constance Binney is rapidly graduating from mere pretty-girl roles into strong emotional action. She has proved her ability to handle difficult roles by her splendid work in 'The Case of Becky' and 'First Love.' Now she is announced to appear as the star of 'Midnight,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
Summary:

A man who will shoot a pal in cold blood for a letter of identification to a 'long lost' sister and then hide behind a woman's skirts to dodge the law is pretty low. He would have escaped across the Mexican border had it not been for a Texas ranger and a little freckle-faced kid.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Miss Laura La Plante, who makes her debut as a screen star in 'Excitement,' the comedy now showing at the World Theatre, is a product of the film company's dramatic school at Universal City. The pretty actress began her career as an extra girl and worked up through the stages of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.