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: 1922-10-12
Summary:

The Broadway Bubble,' in which Corinne Griffith takes the leading role, is now an attraction at the Coronet Theatre.

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

There's a chuckle for the glum and laughter in plenty for the light-hearted in 'Broadway or Bust,' the new Hoot Gibson comedy which opened last night at the World Theatre. The story, written by Edward Sedgwick, who directed the picture, and Raymond L. Schrock, reflects the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-29
Summary:

Projects all standard-sized films and slides. Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make of the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective standard film projector on the market. Inquiries and inspection solicited. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' is a picture of midnight adventures in New York's region of the Great White Way, scheduled for a five day's run at the World Theatre beginning today. The life of the habitues of Broadway, portrayed in this Warner Bros' Classic of the Screen by a stellar…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening a Universal-Gibson production 'Broadway or Bust.' The comedy is directed by Edward Sedgwick and featuring Hoot Gibson. Today is the last time it will be shown.

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Headline: Broadway Rose'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

With Mae Murray in the stellar role of 'Broadway Rose,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The beautiful Metro star was starred in 'Peacock Alley' and 'Fascination.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

With Mae Murray in the stellar role of 'Broadway Rose,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, motion picture fans will see the beautiful Metro star in an elaborate production. The story concerns a country girl who becomes the idol of Broadway. Film synopsis included. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

The Broadway Bubble,' in which Corinne Griffith takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-22 - 1918-11-22
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing a great Broadway Universal drama in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Sunday, November 24th, showing 'My Old Dutch' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-15
Summary:

Tonight, screening: an exclusive Broadway Universal feature complete in 7 parts, 'The White Scar' and comics. Saturday 16th February, see 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-26
Summary:

For the first time, yesterday, 'The Broadway Madonna' was screened at the World Theatre. It is a straight-forward virile drama and rips aside the curtains that hide the fast set of New York. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-28
Summary:

Tonight, an exclusive Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'The Man Inside' and comics. Thursday, 27th June, special matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing new programme. Saturday, 29th June, see final episode of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make of the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective home standard film projector on the market. We cordially invite inspection. The Pathe-University will stand it. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-16
Summary:

Its strong and sturdy mechanism and its absolute safety make the Pathe-University the simplest, most reliable and most effective home standard film projector on the market. We cordially invite inspection, the Pathe-University will stand it. Pathe-Orient, 12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the picture showing at the World Theatre this evening, was adapted from the Owen Davis play and the cast is headed by Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis and others.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Hoot Gibson has gained a reputation as one of the most natural comedians of the screen, and his starring vehicle, 'Broadway or Bust,' a special Universal-Gibson production, directed by Edward Sedgwick, has been heralded as one of the funniest of the stories written for him. It came to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-02 - 1902-03-09
Summary:

The university buildings will be opened on Monday, March 11th, 1912 at 2:30 p.m. and followed by a university bazaar.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-18
Summary:

Owing to the number of articles yet remaining to be disposed of at the University bazaar, the Committee has decided to continue the bazaar till tomorrow night, or even Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11
Summary:

William Hart forsakes the Western plains in his latest Artcraft picture 'Branding Broadway,' which the Coronet is showing tonight. The story was prepared for him by C. G. Sullivan, and Seena Owen is a charming waitress. Miss Owen was last in Hongkong as the beloved princess in '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-04 - 1912-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to March 16, open from 2.30 p.m. daily, many attractions; stalls, for the sale of articles and curios of every description; exhibition, a magnificent loan exhibition of porcelain; music, by kind permission of the Naval and Military Authorities music will be supplied daily by H.M.S.…