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: 1918-08-28
Summary:

The week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre is very attractive with Paramount photo-play 'Each Pearl a Tear,' the first five parts of 'A Daughter of the Gods' and another serial 'The Secret Kingdom' featuring Chas. Richman, Dorothy Kelly and Arline Pretty will…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Love in the Dark' with charming Viola Dana as the star, is due to open at the Queen's Theatre today. The supporting star is Cullen Landis, Bruce Guerin, Arline Pretty, Edward Connelly and Charles West. Film plot included.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Rasputin was responsible for a combat between two producers and playing an important role in the latest Pathe serial 'The Hidden Hand' showing at the Victoria Theatre. One of the producers accused the other of taking advantage of his original idea. The serial has four stars, including…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

William Desmond went through what he says is the most thrilling experience of his long and exciting screen career while working in 'Ridin' Pretty,' Universal Picture to be shown in the Star Theatre. Since he has been working as star for Universal, Desmond has worked with lions,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Pretty Sister of Jose' 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-14 - 1920-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, Paramount presents Marguerite Clark in 'The Pretty Sister of Jose' in 5 parts.

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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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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today to Sunday, William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Saturday at 5.30, Sunday at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Ridin' Pretty.' Also Topical Film and Comedy. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 6 p.m., William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy. Usual prices.

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Headline: A Problem
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-12
Summary:

What would you do if you married a missionary, went out to Africa with him, tired of the life and came home? This is the situation in which Fritzi Scheff finds herself in the title role of 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' The best method of solving this problem is to see for yourself how she does…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., final performances of Mabel Normand in 'Suzanna,' a Mack Sennett comedy drama. Also Century Follies in 'Pretty Plungers.' Commencing tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' in 10…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the last and most deadly of the 'Seven Sins' is being shown. On Saturday next 'The Pretty Sister of Jose,' a Paramount picture feature Marguerite Clark, will be screened. 'Patsy,' a Fox Production, has not yet arrived. New Vitagraph comedies…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-13
Summary:

The last series of the 'Seven Sins' in seven parts is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring Shirley Mason. On Saturday next a new attraction, a Paramount drama in five parts, in which Marguerite Clarke takes the leading role, is 'The Pretty Sister of Jose.'…