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: 1919-04-07
Summary:

On Thursday, the management of the Victoria Theatre will screen 'Lest We Forget,' an eight-act special Metro production. The star of 'Lest We Forget,' beautiful Rita Jolivet, was herself a passenger on the Lusitania on her ill-fated trip. It is a panorama of events now…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

The World War and a woman is the fascinating theme of Metro's great 7-act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring the beautiful survivor of the Lusitania Disaster Rita Jolivet. Unanimously endorsed by New York Newspapers. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-10
Summary:

10th, 11th, 12th and 13th April, Metro's great 7 act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring Rita Jolivet. Booking at Anderson's. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 (Gold) production with a cast of 3000 people. Matinee: 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-10
Summary:

Tonight the management of the Victoria Theatre will screen a magnificent production which gives in immortal form why America declared war on Germany. 'Lest We Forget,' featuring Rita Jolivet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Lest We Forget, $250,000 gold production with a cast of 3,000 people. Immortalizing the sinking of the Lusitania and Charles Frohman's last words, 'why fear death! It is life's most beautiful adventure.' A mighty presentation of the causes that led America…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-11 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th April, Metro's great 7 act special production, 'Lest We Forget,' starring Rita Jolivet. Booking at Anderson's. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-16
Summary:

We understand that by special request, a matinee production of 'Lest We Forget' is to be given at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. The public will no doubt appreciate this further opportunity of witnessing a remarkable film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18 - 1920-02-19
Summary:

For two nights only, commencing February 18th, Rita Jolivet in 'Lest We Forget,' a $250,000 production with a cast of 3,000 people. Usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

A most attractive film is being presented at the Hongkong Theatre entitled 'Lest we Forget.' Film synopsis included. Another fine production from Gilbert A. Hamilton [sic] entitled 'Are Passions inherited?' will be screened at Friday's matinee. It features Dorothy Farley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, supported by Theodore Kosloff, W. J. Ferguson, Raymond Hatton and Walter Long, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

An exciting story, fine staging, brilliant acting and skillful filming – these are the elements that combine to make the Coronet Theatre's current attraction, 'To Have and to Hold,' a notable production in every sense of the world. Film plot included. The acting is in the hands of…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of George Fitzmaurice production of the famous novel by Mary Johnston, 'To Have and to Hold,' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, supported by Theodore Kosloff and W. J. Ferguson. Also '…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-25
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 (by special request), a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. Also 'Adventures of Felix.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-25
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 (by special request), absolutely the last performances, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold,' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. Also 'Adventures of Felix.' Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

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

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. An unusual picture at the usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Paramount film 'To Have and to Hold' is to be shown at the Star Theatre this evening following its very successful run at the Coronet last week. The film starred Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, under the production of George Fitzmaurice. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, a Paramount picture. An unusual picture at the usual prices. Illustration included.