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: 1919-04-14
Summary:

Bryant Washburn, who made such a big hit in screen comedies like 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' 'Skinner's Baby' and 'Kidder and Ko,' now he's coming back again in a new Pathe play called 'The Ghost of the Rancho.' This film will be screened at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

A Pathe Play, 'Twenty-one,' a five reel comedy drama, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bryant Washburn. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

About a year ago the famous house of Pathe, in announcing its intention to enter the big feature field, gave out a list of 'Extra Selected Star Photoplays,' each of which would feature a well-known and popular player, and for the production of which would be called into play all of the…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

Kidder and Co.' [sic] is to be screened. The film is produced by the Diando Film Corporation, featuring Bryant Washburn. Harold Lloyd is appearing in 'Pinched.' A Pathe coloured film entitled 'A Japanese Temple' will prove delightfully picturesque and instructive…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Monroe Lathrop divulges in the Los Angeles Times a few secrets which, reveals that, only a very small percentage of movie-picture scenes are faked. Most of the daredevil stuff is real. The picture-makers don't want the public to think that most of the extraordinary things they see are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

Monroe Lathrop divulges in the Los Angeles Times a few secrets which, says the Literary Digest of New York, will satisfy curiosity and yet not injure the motion-picture industry. Bryant Washburn's 'The Six Best Cellars,' Famous Players-Lasky Company and Mary Pickford's '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-13
Summary:

The special production will be revealed at the Coronet on Sunday next. Mme. Nazimova is seen as the star in this production, 'Eye for Eye,' a story based on Henry Kistemaeker's drama. The cast included Charles Bryant, Donald Gallagher, Sally Crute and E. L. Fernandez.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Paramount picture entitled 'The Way of a Man with a Maid,' tomorrow night and over the weekend. The film is a Lasky production with Bryant Washburn in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23
Summary:

The Way of a Man with a Maid,' a Lasky picture in which Bryant Washburn takes the leading role, is screened at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-12
Summary:

Billions,' Nazimova's newest cinema production, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for a run of four days beginning tomorrow. It appeared first on the stage under another title. Charles Bryant adapted the drama for Nazimova's use. At the same time, Ray C. Smallwood directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

Love Insurance,' a Paramount picture starring Bryant Washburn, comes to the Star Theatre shortly. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to screen 'Love Insurance,' a Paramount picture featuring Bryant Washburn. The film promises to exhibit best costume designing. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

The Third Kiss' is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Meanwhile, Bryant Washburn's 'A Very Good Young Man' is again being featured.