A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Betty Compson
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Betty Compson in 'Ladies Must Live.'

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Headline: Interesting Events: Betty Compson to Marry
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Paramount Cosmopolitan presents 'Ladies Must Live' with Betty Compson in the role that made her famous.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-10-22
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Queens's Theatre will be screening a British picture entitled 'Woman to Woman' starring Betty Compson, today.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Woman to Woman'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Woman to Woman,' starring Betty Compson, is showing at the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Woman to Woman,' A British Production
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Woman to Woman' which is showing at the Queen's Theatre today is one of the best pictures produced in London that has come to Hongkong. It compares favourably with the best American productions. Perhaps the biggest feature of the picture is the lavish interior sets and the striking…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount-Cosmopolitan presents 'Ladies Must Live' with Betty Compson, a super special at ordinary prices.

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Headline: Betty Compson: Latest Picture Coming Soon
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-04 - 1921-06-07
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, Monroe Salisbury and Betty Compson in 'Light of Victory,' a Universal special attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: (Biggest, Best, Coolest) - Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love,' commencing Mon. Aug. 25 to Thur. Aug. 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15. Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-04 - 1921-06-07
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, Monroe Salisbury and Betty Compson in 'Light of Victory' [sic], a Universal special attraction.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre (Biggest, Best, Coolest)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.00, 7.00 and 9.15 p.m., the Star Motion Picture presents 'The Grandson' in 10 reels. Sunday matinee at 6.00 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.'

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Headline: Prisoners of Love: At the Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Intensity of interest and vividly dramatic scenes characterize 'Prisoners of Love,' the first picture in which Betty Compson appeared as a star. 'Prisoners of Love,' the current Queen's Theatre attraction, will be put on at all shows till Thursday. Film synopsis included…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Saturday to Tuesday
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-04 - 1921-06-07
Summary:

Monroe Salisbury and Betty Compson in 'Light of Victory,' a Universal special attraction, and 'Business Before Honesty,' a two-part L-Ko comedy.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre (Biggest, Best, Coolest)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, William Desmond in 'The Breathless Moment.' Starting Friday, Betty Compson in 'To Have and to Hold.'

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1925-03-21
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be featuring the Paramount picture 'Ladies Must Live' today and tomorrow. The cast includes Betty Compson and Robert Ellis. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre (Biggest, Best, Coolest)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25 to Thursday 28 August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love.' Cinema-goers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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.