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: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Below the Deadline,' is the Star Attraction commencing today, which is starred by J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Below The Deadline,' is now running at Star Theatre, which is starred by J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte. Short review included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening a fine melodrama entitled 'Below the Dead Line' featuring J. B. Warner and Bert Sprotte. It is a story of warfare between crooks of the underworld and those responsible for keeping law and order.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

The Star Theatre's present programme provides a rattling good entertainment. The feature film is a melodrama, 'Below the Dead Line.' J.B. Warner takes the role of the police, while Bert Sprotte takes the role of the gang leader.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Below the Dead Line,' commencing at the Star today, is pure melodrama, but the story is given dignity. Film synopsis included. J.B. Warner, as the Donovan of the police, and Bert Sprotte as the gang leader, are two main roles. Lillian Biron's attractive personality in this film is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

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

Queen's Theatre is offering its patron an interesting programme. In addition to the short features, it is showing the Selznick Distributing Corporation's picture 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which was adapted from Sir Anthony Hope's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-14
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt, assisted by Miss Flo Brooks, performed at the Victoria on Saturday night. The new pictures, notably 'The Usurer's Son' were screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today, the Metro attraction 'Sherlock Brown' began its short run at the Queen's Theatre. The comedy stars Bert Lytell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Sherlock Brown' is a Metro picture with Bert Lytell as the star, which will open for a short run at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli in 'The Right That Failed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' in which Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli are the stars.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-18 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Last two days of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at 2.30, 7 and 9.20. At 5.15 p.m., Bert Lytell in 'A Message from Mars.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' with Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown.' Bert Lytell is the star.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Friday to Sunday, Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Brown' starring Bert Lytell.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-10
Summary:

Last day of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Note the times: 2.30, 7 and 9.20 p.m. 5.15 p.m. only, Bert Lytell in 'A Message from Mars.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday, Betty Compson and Bert Lytell in 'To Have and to Hold.' The Star: Today only, by special request, 'Milestones' with an excellent English cast.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Kick In' with May McAvoy, Bert Lytell and Betty Compson, commencing tomorrow at the Coronet. Illustration included.