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: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

An Associated Exhibitors special production, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.'

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

An Associated Exhibitors special production, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-27 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Associated Exhibitors presents the film version of George Eliot's novel, 'Silas Marner,' in 7 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

The kinematograph industry itself is now moving in the matter of doing something to encourage the production of British films. The Kinematograph Exhibitors' Association, after an interview with the President of the Board of Trade, has decided to call a conference of the producer, renters…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

The paradox of the evil that exists in the minds of people who strive to be abnormally good was Allan Dwan's inspiration for his newest Mayflower production released by Associated Exhibitors. 'The Sin of Martha Queed,' which begins at the Kowloon Theatre tonight. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-11
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Prince's visit film for the first time this evening. The film includes all the main incidents of Prince's visit to the colony. Alongside, the Coronet Theatre is also going to screen 'What Women Will Do,' an Associated Exhibitors' production.…

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

Silas Marner,' an Associated Exhibitors' picture directed by Frank J. Donovan [sic], will take place of 'Dream Street' at the Coronet Theatre today and is to remain there for the balance of the week. It is adapted from the novel written by George Eliot. In turn, the title…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-11
Summary:

A gigantic film scheme, designed to make a British Hollywood, has been launched in England, and actual building operations may be commenced in the early spring. At the head of the scheme is the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. One of the chief aims of the association recently has been…

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Headline: British Films
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11
Summary:

At the annual conference of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association at Glasgow, it was unanimously decided to support the association in fighting the project of a wealthy American film-production corporation, which, it was stated, intends to install picture houses in Great Britain. The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-27
Summary:

A great commercial war has broken in the cinema trade. One side is the Pathe Freres, and the other is the three trade societies, The Film Renter's Association, the Kinematograph Manufacturers' Association, and the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. There's a very detailed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

The cinema film world of Japan is agog over a report that the Empire Cinema Film Association in Osaka has decided to dissolve, putting over 400 studio actors and actresses out of jobs. The association called all its artistes together and Director Mayeda informed them that they would be paid off…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., a big picture for our first anniversary, Associated Exhibitors Inc. presents Charles Ray and Enid Bennett in Longfellow's famous poem, 'The Courtship of Myles Standish' in 8 reels. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

Tents of Allah' will shortly be seen at the World Theatre with Mary Thurman, Sally Crute, Charles Lane, Macey Harlam, Frank Currier, in support of Monte Blue and Mary Alden. Producer E. A. MacManus took his entire company to San Juan to stage this Encore Picture, distributed by Associated…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' is the title showing at the World Theatre. It is the first series of pictures produced for Associated Exhibitors by Edward A. MacManus from original stories by Charles A Logue. The film is starred by May Allison and Robert Ellis. Plot and production summary…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

New Scala Theatre screened a 'super' production film entitled 'Passion.' This will be the first screening of a German film in London since the outbreak of the war in November. The film was screened in Germany under the name of 'Madame du Barry' [sic] featuring Mlle…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

A mass meeting of British film exhibitors, held at the Holborn Empire, unanimously decided to support any action the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association may take in the dispute which has arisen with the Famous Players' Lasky Film Service. The proposal is to boycott all films issued…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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

Produced by the Associated Exhibitors, 'The Riddle: Woman,' in which Geraldine Farrar takes the chief role, is being screened at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…