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: 1920-02-27
Summary:

Virginia Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine' is showing at the Victoria Theatre. It is a comedy from the pen of Frank S. Beresford, and featuring Sheldon Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine.' Also, The Bros. Graydon, 'Light Comedy Duo.' Booking at Anderson's. February 26 remarks: Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25th to Thursday 28th August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love' by Catherine Henry, directed by Arthur Rosson, distributed by Goldwyn. Cinemagoers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Mabel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros Graydon, 'Light comedy duo,' in their latest songs. Also Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Tue. & Wed., Catherine Calvert in 'A Marriage of Convenience.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Catherine Calvert in 'A Marriage of Convenience' [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-06 - 1923-11-07
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Catherine Calvert in 'A Marriage of Convenience' [sic].

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

The Bros. Graydon 'Light Comedy Duo' in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

Catherine Calvert in 'The Heart of Maryland,' a Vitagraph special production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06
Summary:

The unusual situation of a girl marrying the man who had wronged her sister is shown in 'A Marriage for Convenience,' the Star's new film, with Catherine Calvery. Film synopsis included. Catherine Calvery gives a strong performance as Natalie Rand, and the action is unfolded in a…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-08
Summary:

The Heart of Maryland,' featuring Catherine Calvert, Crane Wilbur, Felix Krembs, William Collier Jr., Arthur Earl, Henry Hallam, Ben Lyon and Warner Richmond, the Tom Terriss production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine,' a dramatic farce-comedy in five parts. Also the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, entertainers to the British expeditionary force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their latest songs. Come along in…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Friday to Monday 5.30 & 9.15, Catherine Calvert in 'The Career of Katherine Bush,' a Paramount special. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-08
Summary:

Coronet Theatre's current attraction, 'The Heart of Maryland,' is based on David Belasco's famous Civil War play. It is a Vitagraph production with Catherine Calvert in the leading role. Film synopsis included.