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: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'Through a Glass Window,' starring May McAvoy. The story is written by Olga Printzlau and contains an intermixture of pathos and comedy. Miss McAvoy is assisted by a capable cast including Raymond McKee, Fannie Midgley,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

When Ouida Bergere, the author of 'The Profiteers,' the five-act photodrama, which is Fannie Ward's latest emotional vehicle, was writing this story. Film synopsis included. It opens three days run at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's Night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-25
Summary:

Love in Pawn,' a Paramount production, starring Marguerite Clark, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the special attraction. It turned out by no less famous a director than Adolphe [sic] Zukor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Headline: Miss May Clark
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-04-27
Summary:

Miss May Clark, a vocalist, has returned from the Philippines completely restored in health and will perform in Bijou Theatre tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-06 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Performance by European artists.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-26
Summary:

Milan, March 24 – In the Diana Theatre outrage 17 persons were killed and 93 injured. It is believed that the bomb was carried in a portmanteau to the emergency door.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-08 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Marguerite Clarke in 'Rick Man, Good Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-25 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight, May Ward in 'Where Is My Father?', the untold secret in seven parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-04-27 - 1915-04-29
Summary:

Miss May Clark will perform at Bijou Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) and two following nights. New songs and all old favourites included.

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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: 1920-01-15 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Commencing Friday 16th January, 1920, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-29 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers,' extra selected photoplay. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

Our Better Selves,' the Fannie Ward Extra Selected Star Photoplay [sic] will be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. Film synopsis included. Fannie Ward also had a powerful leading role in her previous work, such as 'Common Clay' and 'The Cry of the Weak,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-10 - 1919-04-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Lest We Forget.' Matinee Sunday, April 13th at 6 p.m., 'The Lion's Ward' featuring Betty Shade [sic] and Paul Bourgeois. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-25 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight, May Ward (the Dresden Doll) in 'Where Is My Father?' the untold secret in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tomorrow: 'Hinton's Double,' a capital picture with Frederick Warde in title role. Thursday: 'The Bull's Eye.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers,' an after-the-war drama in five thrilling acts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-19 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Fannie Ward, the famous emotional screen star in an after-the-war drama, 'The Profiteers,' in 5 thrilling reels.