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: 1925-06-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'The White Sister' which exhibits some spectacular scenes of Italy. The film features Lillian Gish and is directed by Henry King. This picture is a production of Inspiration Pictures which is presided by Charles H. Duell. Metro is the distributor.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

To see Rome, it is not necessary to visit Italy. They form the setting for Lillian Gish's greatest dramatic triumph, 'The White Sister,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. 'The White Sister' was chosen as the first film to be reproduced entirely overseas.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' in which Lilian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story, told in all its dramatic intensity and filmed in Italy against the beautiful backgrounds…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Inspiration Pictures Inc., Chas. H. Duell, Jr. presents Lillian Gish in the Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' from F. Marion Crawford's novel. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess in George V. Hobart's drama of motherless-manhood, 'Sonny,' presented by Inspiration Pictures, Inc, Chas. H. Duell. Also today only, special engagement of Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Prices of admission:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-04 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents this Paramount picture. Illustration included. Commencing Sunday July 6th at the Queen's Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-27 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'His Mother's Boy,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Charles Ray in the Thomas H. Ince production, 'A Village Sleuth,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-03-31
Summary:

A confession of showing the best picture in town tonight, 'I Am Guilty.' Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, but H. W. Ray was the manager of The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

London, Sept. 29 – People are asking whether Charlie Chaplin will be appearing in a film written by H. G. Wells.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-01 - 1921-06-03
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents 'The Son of His Father,' a thrilling story of love and ambition featuring Charles Ray.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Tonight only, Charles Ray in 'Paris Green,' Thomas H. Ince production, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's 'A Tailor-Made Man' caused much laughter at the Star last night. It will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray and Mary Anderson starred in a picture 'Two Minutes to Go,' at the Queen's Theatre last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-09
Summary:

Charles Ray's latest success 'A Tailor-Made Man' is to be shown at the Star tonight. Ray's name is well enough known to be an assurance of a first-class picture, and in his present production, he has a rather more attractive part than ever before. An excellent comedy and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-18
Summary:

The H. B. Waring Company opens its season at the Theatre Royal tonight, when 'The Witness for the Defence' will be staged. The company, which arrived here by s. s. Nile, comes with a big reputation, and its visit is being keenly anticipated. Miss MacFarlane, the advance agent of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-28
Summary:

H. W. Ray's comment on 'The Disciple,' mentioning the producer, Thos. H. Ince, the director or actor, William S. Hart and his another film, 'Hell's Hinges.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

A story from a novel will be screened from today up to Friday at the Hongkong Theatre, when Thos. H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'The Sin of His Father,' a film in five parts.