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: 1923-12-10
Summary:

How revenge is better to the woman who humiliates the man she loves, even if the act is justified, is shown in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the picture which is now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sloman directed the picture, which was made at Bessie Barriscale's studios.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.' Sunday to Tuesday at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-10-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Plain Jane.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

Beckoning Roads' featuring Bessie Barriscale is the current attraction of World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-06-30
Summary:

Don't miss seeing Bessie Barriscale in 'Beckoning Roads' and round 8 of 'The New Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-21
Summary:

Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, 'Atlantide.' At 5.15 p.m. matinee, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tonight, Bessie Barriscale in 'Bawbs O' the Blue Ridge.' 'He Did and He Didn't.' 'The Judge.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a Robert Brunton production 'Two-Gun Betty' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

A most appealing drama in six parts, the 'Breaking Point' is now showing at the World Theatre. The film is starred by Bessis Barriscale.

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

A Trick of Fate,' in which Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role, is being screened at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

Two-gun Betty,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, will be shown at the World Theatre from now to Thursday night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-09
Summary:

The Notorious Mrs Sands,' featuring the Robertson-Cole star Bessie Barriscale, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-10
Summary:

The Notorious Mrs. Sands,' presenting the Robertson-Cole star Bessie Barriscale, is the recent attraction at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale, the winsome Robertson-Cole star, has a recipe for marital bliss which is guaranteed to do the work – 'Drink deeply at the fountain of youth,' says Miss Barriscale. It is the story of a woman of grit. Saturday will be the last show of this beautiful picture at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-09
Summary:

The Notorious Mrs. Sands,' the Robertson Cole production which the Coronet management is showing for the first time today, starred by Bessie Barriscale. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Luck of Geraldine Laird' starring Bessie Barriscale, a Kathleen Norris story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a drama entitled 'The Trick of Fate' starring Bessie Barriscale. There are a strong love interest and plenty of excitement, and it should draw big houses.